Trinity, North Carolina facts for kids
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Trinity, North Carolina
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Location of Trinity, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| Incorporated | 1869 |
| Named for | Trinity College |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.05 sq mi (44.17 km2) |
| • Land | 16.89 sq mi (43.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,006 |
| • Density | 414.92/sq mi (160.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27370
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| Area code(s) | 336 |
| FIPS code | 37-68400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405605 |
Trinity is a city located in Randolph County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 7,006 people lived there. Trinity is part of a larger area called the Piedmont Triad, which includes the cities of Greensboro and High Point.
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History of Trinity
The city of Trinity got its name from Trinity College. This college later became the well-known Duke University. Trinity College began in 1838 as a private school called Brown's Schoolhouse.
A group of Methodists and Quakers helped organize the school. Hezekiah Leigh, who also helped start Randolph-Macon College, officially founded it. In 1841, North Carolina gave the school a special paper called a charter, making it Union Institute Academy.
The school changed its name to Trinity College in 1859. Then, in 1892, the college moved to Durham.
Trinity is also home to Sealy Corporation. This company is one of the world's biggest makers of beds and mattresses.
Famous People from Trinity
Several well-known people have connections to Trinity.
- Former baseball player Gil English passed away in Trinity.
- The city is home to several NASCAR drivers. These include Bobby Labonte, Brian Vickers, and Kyle Petty.
- Current NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Thad Moffitt also lives here.
A fun fact about Trinity is that the former "World's Longest Hot Wheels Track" was built here. It was set up at the Kyle Petty Farm on May 9, 1999.
Geography of Trinity
Trinity is a city with a total land area of about 16.88 square miles (43.73 square kilometers). In 2020, there were about 415 people living in each square mile of the city.
Population Information
This section shows how the population of Trinity has changed over many years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 240 | — | |
| 1890 | 380 | 58.3% | |
| 1900 | 274 | −27.9% | |
| 1910 | 332 | 21.2% | |
| 1920 | 400 | 20.5% | |
| 1930 | 554 | 38.5% | |
| 1980 | 6,878 | — | |
| 1990 | 5,469 | −20.5% | |
| 2000 | 6,690 | 22.3% | |
| 2010 | 6,614 | −1.1% | |
| 2020 | 7,006 | 5.9% | |
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Trinity's Population in 2020
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Trinity, based on the 2020 United States census.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 5,880 | 83.93% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 335 | 4.78% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 173 | 2.47% |
| Other/Mixed | 249 | 3.55% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 330 | 4.71% |
As of the 2020 census, there were 7,006 people living in Trinity. These people lived in 2,576 households, and 1,981 of these were families.
Education in Trinity
The Randolph County School System manages the public schools in Trinity. These schools include Trinity High School and Wheatmore High School.
See also
In Spanish: Trinity (Carolina del Norte) para niños
