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Population Review

Triangle, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Triangle, Virginia is 11,265 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 118th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $114,837, the median home value is $520,400, and the median age is 35.5.

11,265

Population

4002

People / sq mi

$114,837

Median Income

$520,400

Median Home Value

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Triangle covers 2.8 sq mi of land at 4002 people per square mile.

About Triangle, VA

Among US cities, Triangle stands out first on household income: a median of $114,837, above the US median of $78,538. With 11,265 residents, Triangle is a city in Virginia.

Households take in a median $114,837, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 5.9%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $520,400, with typical rent around $1,606.

Roughly 42.4% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 10.4%, and the average commute runs about 36 minutes each way.

Taken together, the income and housing figures place Triangle firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.

Race & Ethnicity

White21.5%
Black or African American42.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$114,837

Median Household Income

$44,176

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$520,400

Median Home Value

$1,606

Median Rent

63.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.5%

High School+

42.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.0%

Drive Alone

73.3%

Public Transit

10.4%

Work From Home

36.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

35.3%

Foreign Born

62.8%

Non-English at Home

17.0%

Veterans

11.9%

With Disability

85.7%

Health Insurance

99.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.9%
Public Administration18.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate16.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services9.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.9%
Construction5.1%
Retail Trade5.0%
Manufacturing2.5%
Information1.9%
Transportation & Warehousing0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Triangle, Virginia has a population of 11,265 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 118th-largest city in Virginia.

The median household income in Triangle, Virginia is $114,837, with 5.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Triangle, Virginia is $520,400, with median monthly rent at $1,606 and a homeownership rate of 63.4%.

The median age in Triangle, Virginia is 35.5 years. The population is 57.0% male and 43.0% female.


Triangle Cdp, VA Climate

Triangle Cdp, VA has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F) and receives about 1011 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

13.6°C

Avg Temp

1011

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Triangle Cdp, VA — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January1° / 35°77 mm
February3° / 38°69 mm
March8° / 46°85 mm
April13° / 55°79 mm
May18° / 64°93 mm
June23° / 73°87 mm
July25° / 77°92 mm
August24° / 76°97 mm
September21° / 69°88 mm
October14° / 57°82 mm
November9° / 48°82 mm
December4° / 39°80 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Triangle Cdp, VA

The most comfortable months to visit Triangle Cdp, VA are typically September, June and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near -4°C low). August is usually the wettest month.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.