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Trail Creek, Indiana
Location of Trail Creek in LaPorte County, Indiana.
Location of Trail Creek in LaPorte County, Indiana.
Country United States
State Indiana
County LaPorte
Township Coolspring, Michigan
Area
 • Total 1.22 sq mi (3.15 km2)
 • Land 1.22 sq mi (3.15 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
627 ft (191 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,060
 • Density 1,692.69/sq mi (653.71/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
46360
Area code(s) 219
FIPS code 18-76328
GNIS feature ID 0444853
Website http://www.townoftrailcreek.com

Trail Creek is a town in Coolspring and Michigan townships, LaPorte County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,052 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Michigan City, Indiana-La Porte, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Trail Creek was founded upon the river Trail Creek, from which it took its name. It was incorporated as a town in 1924.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, Trail Creek has a total area of 1.21 square miles (3.13 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1930 295
1940 326 10.5%
1950 817 150.6%
1960 1,552 90.0%
1970 2,697 73.8%
1980 2,581 −4.3%
1990 2,463 −4.6%
2000 2,296 −6.8%
2010 2,052 −10.6%
2020 2,060 0.4%
Source: US Census Bureau

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,052 people, 885 households, and 585 families living in the town. The population density was 1,695.9 inhabitants per square mile (654.8/km2). There were 933 housing units at an average density of 771.1 per square mile (297.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 91.2% White, 5.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.

There were 885 households, of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.9% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the town was 46.5 years. 19.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 21.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

Features

Trail Creek is home to Nelson Park, which has two baseball fields, a basketball court, a swingset and jungle gym. The name derives from Trail Creek, a creek which empties into Lake Michigan, forming the harbor for Michigan City, Indiana. This creek served as a trail to the interior of LaPorte County.

Education

Trail Creek residents are served by the Michigan City Public Library. Trail Creek residents may also request a free library card from any La Porte County Public Library branch.

See also

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