Trinity: Demographics & People
Trinity is home to 2,561 people, in 930 households. Population grew 1.1% from 2,533 (2022) to 2,561 (2024). Median age 37.0 years. (3.0y younger than Morgan County; 2.3y younger than Alabama). Children under 18 are 27% of the population. Population is 67% White (non-Hispanic) and 14% Black. 81% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,087 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 2.8 people per household (vs Alabama avg 2.5).
- 19% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Alabama 39%).
- 82 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Alabama 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.1% from 2,533 (2022) to 2,561 (2024) — about 1.9× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~2,589 (extrapolated at 0.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 2,627.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| County Population | 33,073 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 2,533 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 2,561 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 2,561 people (vs Alabama 26,673) |
| Population Estimate | 2,627 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 37.0y is 1.9 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 27% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 37.0 years (at Alabama median) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 27.2% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 2,561 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 696 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 448 |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 958 |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 459 |
| Population under 18 | 696 |
| Median age | 37.0 years (at Alabama median) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 2,561 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 2,055 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 188 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 239 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 34.1% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Black population | 13.9% (vs Alabama 28.6%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 13.7% (vs Alabama 4.8%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 67.3% (vs Alabama 57.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
Top (8)
Sources: Census ACS 2022 B04006+B03001+B02001
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 2.0% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 7% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 1,868 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 454 |
| Share born in this state | 72.9% |
| Share born in another state | 27.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 17.7% |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizens | 7.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 125 |
| From Europe | 5 |
Households & Family Composition
930 households. Averaging 2.7 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 81% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 713 families, 28% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 672 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 713 |
| Married couples with children | 198 |
| Single-parent households | 13 |
| Average household size | 2.68 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 13.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 54 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 23 |
| Family households | 750 households (vs Alabama 7,066) |
| Households that are families | 80.6% (vs Alabama 61.2%) |
| Total households | 930 households (vs Alabama 10,925) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 8.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,087 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 8.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 28,932 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 27,845 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,087 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 167 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.7% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 104 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 01079 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 01 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 079 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · County | Lawrence |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 32.2 per 1,000 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 27.00 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 37.90 |
| County Cdc Mortality · Fips | 01079 |
| County Cdc Mortality · County | Lawrence County |
| County Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| County Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,192 |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 01079 |
| County Cdc Vaccination · County | Lawrence County |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 56.5% |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 48.3% |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 39.7% |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 32,924 |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 5.30 |
| Family Score · Schools | 7 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 27.2% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 2,561, growing, family-oriented, affluent, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 2,561 people (vs Alabama 26,673) |
| Town Summary · County | Lawrence County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade