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 small town in Indiana, United States. It is located in LaPorte County. The town is part of the larger Michigan City, Indiana-La Porte, Indiana area. In 2020, about 2,060 people lived there.
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History of Trail Creek
Trail Creek got its name from the Trail Creek river. This river flows into Lake Michigan. The town was officially started in 1924.
Geography and Location
Trail Creek covers an area of about 1.21 square miles (3.15 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The town is located in two different areas called townships: Coolspring and Michigan townships.
People of Trail Creek
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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 | |||
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,052 people living in Trail Creek. These people lived in 885 households. About 585 of these were families.
Most people in Trail Creek were White (91.2%). Other groups included African American (5.5%), Native American (0.2%), and Asian (0.6%). About 3.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Trail Creek was 46.5 years old.
- 19.4% of residents were under 18.
- 21.2% were 65 or older.
- The town had a nearly equal number of males (50.4%) and females (49.6%).
Things to Do in Trail Creek
Trail Creek has a place called Nelson Park. This park is great for outdoor activities.
- It has two baseball fields.
- There is a basketball court.
- Kids can play on a swingset and a jungle gym.
The town's name comes from the Trail Creek itself. This creek was once used as a path to travel deeper into LaPorte County. It also helps form the harbor for Michigan City, Indiana.
Schools and Libraries
Students in Trail Creek go to schools run by the Michigan City Area Schools district.
- Most elementary school students go to Joy Elementary School.
- Some students in the southern part of town go to Edgewood Elementary School.
- The middle school for the area is Krueger Middle School.
- All high school students attend Michigan City High School.
For reading and learning, residents can use the Michigan City Public Library. They can also get a free library card from any branch of the La Porte County Public Library.
