Trent Woods, North Carolina facts for kids
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Trent Woods, North Carolina
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| Town of Trent Woods | |
Location of Trent Woods, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Craven |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.55 sq mi (9.21 km2) |
| • Land | 2.97 sq mi (7.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,074 |
| • Density | 1,370.79/sq mi (529.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28562
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-68340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406749 |
Trent Woods is a town located in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. In 2010, about 4,155 people lived there. It is part of the larger New Bern, North Carolina area, which is a group of towns connected by their economy.
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History of Trent Woods
The Dr. Earl S. Sloan House is an important historical building in Trent Woods. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. This means it is a special place recognized for its history.
Geography and Location
Trent Woods is located in North Carolina. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 3.4 square miles (8.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.9 square miles (7.5 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers), is water. This water makes up about 14.83% of the town's total area.
Population and People
The number of people living in Trent Woods has changed over the years. Here is how the population has grown:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 517 | — | |
| 1970 | 719 | 39.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,177 | 63.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,366 | 101.0% | |
| 2000 | 4,192 | 77.2% | |
| 2010 | 4,155 | −0.9% | |
| 2020 | 4,074 | −1.9% | |
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Who Lives in Trent Woods?
The 2020 United States census counted 4,074 people living in Trent Woods. There were 1,644 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 1,346 were families.
The census also looked at the different groups of people living in the town:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 3,785 | 92.91% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 51 | 1.25% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.96% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 125 | 3.07% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 | 1.74% |
See also
- New Bern micropolitan area
