Indian Trail, North Carolina facts for kids
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Indian Trail, North Carolina
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Indian Trail Town Hall
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| Motto(s):
"Crossing Paths"
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Location in the state of North Carolina
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| Country |  United States |
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| 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
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| • 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
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| 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!
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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
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| 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% | |
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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
- Sam Howell – He is an NFL quarterback. He played college football at North Carolina. He has played for the Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks.
See also
In Spanish: Indian Trail para niños
