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Indian Trail, North Carolina
Indian Trail Town Hall
Indian Trail Town Hall
Official seal of Indian Trail, North Carolina
Seal
Motto(s): 
"Crossing Paths"
Location in the state of North Carolina
Location in the state of North Carolina
Country  United States
State North Carolina
County Union
Incorporated 1907
Area
 • Total 22.53 sq mi (58.36 km2)
 • Land 22.38 sq mi (57.97 km2)
 • Water 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)
Elevation
666 ft (203 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 39,997
 • Density 1,786.86/sq mi (689.91/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28079
Area codes 704 980
FIPS code 37-33560
GNIS feature ID 2405887

Indian Trail is a growing suburban town in Union County, North Carolina, United States. It's part of the larger Charlotte metropolitan area. Indian Trail has grown very quickly. In 1990, about 1,942 people lived there. By 2020, its population had jumped to nearly 40,000!

History of Indian Trail

Indian Trail was founded a long time ago, on March 12, 1861. The town gets its name from an old path called the "Indian Trail." This path was used by traders traveling from Petersburg, Virginia, all the way to the lands of the Waxhaw Indians and gold mining areas.

At first, Indian Trail was mostly a farming community. Later, settlers from Germany, Scotland, and Ireland moved to the area. They were drawn by its good location. In 1874, a railroad was built connecting Charlotte and Monroe. This railroad, which still runs through the town, helped Indian Trail grow and become more successful.

Indian Trail officially became a town in 1907. Its first town limits were set as a half-mile circle around where Indian Trail Road and the railroad crossed. The old train station at that spot is still there today. It is now used by an auction business. The railroad line is currently operated by CSX Transportation.

Geography of Indian Trail

Indian Trail is located in the southern part of the Piedmont region of North Carolina. It is a fast-growing suburb about 10 miles southeast of Charlotte. The town is in the northwestern part of Union County. Union County is actually one of the fastest-growing counties in the entire United States!

Indian Trail is surrounded by seven other towns. It also borders parts of Union County that are not officially towns. Because it's close to Charlotte and has good transportation routes, Indian Trail continues to see a lot of growth and new buildings.

The town covers a total area of about 22.1 square miles (57.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount being water.

Population and People

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 154
1920 224 45.5%
1930 209 −6.7%
1940 225 7.7%
1950 308 36.9%
1960 364 18.2%
1970 405 11.3%
1980 811 100.2%
1990 1,942 139.5%
2000 11,905 513.0%
2010 33,518 181.5%
2020 39,997 19.3%
2022 (est.) 41,724 24.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

Population in 2020

According to the 2020 United States census, Indian Trail had 39,997 people living there. There were 12,743 households and 10,210 families. Most residents were White (about 66%), followed by Black or African American (about 11.3%). About 14.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Population in 2010

In the census of 2010, there were 33,518 people in Indian Trail. The town had 11,121 households. Many households (48.7%) had children under 18 living with them. About 66.1% of households were married couples.

The average household had about 3 people. The average family had about 3.35 people. The median age of people in Indian Trail was 33.7 years old. This means half the population was younger than 33.7 and half was older. Females made up about 50.9% of the population.

Notable Businesses

  • RSC Brands - This company has operations in Indian Trail.

Famous People from Indian Trail

See also

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