Trail Creek, Indiana facts for kids
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Trail Creek, Indiana
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Location of Trail Creek in LaPorte County, Indiana.
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| 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
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| • 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
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| 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 | |||
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| 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
Michigan City Area Schools is the school district covering the municipality. For this municipality, the zoned elementary school for almost all areas is Joy Elementary School, with some portions to the south zoned to Edgewood Elementary School. The zoned middle school is Krueger Middle School, and Michigan City High School is the district's sole comprehensive high school.
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
In Spanish: Trail Creek (Indiana) para niños
