Population 21,359 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Indian Land
Household size in Indian Land
| Period | Indian Land | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.60 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.68 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.67 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.62 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.33 | +0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Indian Land average 2.70 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has climbed from 2.37 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Indian Land
| Period | Indian Land | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 36.7 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 37.8 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.1 | 38.6 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 38.8 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +2.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Indian Land is 42.4 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 41.7, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Indian Land
| Period | Indian Land | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 12.7% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 11.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 11.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.3% of households in Indian Land, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Indian Land
Renters in Indian Land
| Period | Indian Land | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 30.9% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 33.4% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 34.3% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 34.1% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | +3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 9.8% of households in Indian Land rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 25.2% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 5.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Indian Land
| Period | Indian Land | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 10.4% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 10.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 8.6% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 8.3% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Indian Land: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend. Only 11 of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Indian Land
| Period | Indian Land | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1998 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2004 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2008 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2011 | 1994 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Indian Land is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2011, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1998 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. No other South Carolina city with 5,000+ people has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Indian Land
| Period | Indian Land | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $708 | $875 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,161 | $966 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,473 | $1,127 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,641 | $1,552 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$933 | +$678 | +$514 | +$606 |
Rent in Indian Land runs $1,641 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider Charlotte area ($1,552). Rents are up $933 a month from 2006–10, a 132% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Indian Land
Bachelor's degrees in Indian Land
| Period | Indian Land | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1% | 30.6% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.7% | 32.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.0% | 35.9% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.0% | 40.6% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.9 pts | +10.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Indian Land is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (52.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 18.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Indian Land
| Period | Indian Land | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.0% | 85.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.6% | 87.3% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 89.2% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Indian Land: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Indian Land has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five South Carolina cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Indian Land
| Period | Indian Land | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Indian Land has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.3 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Indian Land compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Land | 2.70 | 42.4 | 5.3% | 9.8% | 5.8% | 2011 | $1,641 | 52.0% | 94.4% | 2.4% |
| Van Wyck | 2.14 | 65.3 | 2.5% | 1.6% | 6.7% | 2011 | $1,080 | 57.2% | 97.4% | 7.2% |
| Marvin | 3.42 | 42.5 | 4.4% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2006 | $2,509 | 76.1% | 95.8% | 4.7% |
| Fort Mill | 2.76 | 39.7 | 7.9% | 21.8% | 4.3% | 2007 | $1,505 | 56.0% | 95.7% | 3.2% |
| Waxhaw | 3.23 | 39.0 | 8.2% | 12.7% | 5.3% | 2006 | $2,220 | 57.3% | 95.6% | 4.3% |
| Pineville | 2.54 | 35.3 | 10.1% | 46.2% | 7.0% | 1999 | $1,838 | 47.3% | 90.6% | 4.4% |
| Roddy | 2.30 | 49.3 | 5.5% | 22.2% | 4.8% | 1996 | $873 | 29.7% | 96.8% | 3.3% |
| Weddington | 3.09 | 42.9 | 5.1% | 7.6% | 4.3% | 2002 | $1,792 | 68.9% | 98.9% | 2.4% |
| Lesslie | 2.53 | 48.0 | 12.6% | 20.2% | 5.8% | 1989 | $924 | 18.6% | 81.2% | 7.2% |
| Tega Cay | 2.72 | 42.1 | 5.9% | 17.7% | 4.0% | 2005 | $1,772 | 66.1% | 98.6% | 2.2% |
| Wesley Chapel | 3.09 | 40.0 | 7.6% | 8.8% | 6.7% | 2005 | $1,853 | 49.2% | 92.2% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Indian Land. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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