Population 40,709 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Indian Trail
Household size in Indian Trail
| Period | Indian Trail | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.99 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.10 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.09 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.09 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Indian Trail are large by national standards, averaging 3.09 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.99 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only four of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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 Trail
| Period | Indian Trail | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.4 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.1 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.2 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.9 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Indian Trail is 36.9 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.4, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the east 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 Trail
| Period | Indian Trail | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Indian Trail (8.7%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Trail
Renters in Indian Trail
| Period | Indian Trail | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Indian Trail is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 26.4% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 7.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Trail
| Period | Indian Trail | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Indian Trail than nationally: 5.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 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 Trail
| Period | Indian Trail | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1998 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2001 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2004 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Indian Trail has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2004, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1998 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing. Only 22 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have 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 Trail
| Period | Indian Trail | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,104 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,314 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,501 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,997 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$893 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Indian Trail pays $1,997 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $893 a month from 2006–10, an 81% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the northeast.
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 Trail
Bachelor's degrees in Indian Trail
| Period | Indian Trail | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.8% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.3% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.3% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in Indian Trail (39.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
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 Trail
| Period | Indian Trail | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.5% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.5% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.0% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Indian Trail is above the national rate: 93.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 Trail
| Period | Indian Trail | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in Indian Trail is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 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 Trail 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 Trail | 3.09 | 36.9 | 8.7% | 20.0% | 5.8% | 2004 | $1,997 | 39.3% | 93.0% | 5.0% |
| Lake Park | 2.58 | 40.9 | 5.5% | 21.1% | 4.0% | 1998 | $1,976 | 38.9% | 92.4% | 3.7% |
| Hemby Bridge | 3.34 | 36.2 | 11.6% | 19.9% | 4.9% | 2001 | $1,910 | 39.3% | 91.5% | 9.8% |
| Stallings | 2.67 | 41.2 | 6.9% | 13.7% | 6.0% | 2000 | $2,014 | 49.2% | 93.8% | 5.2% |
| Wesley Chapel | 3.09 | 40.0 | 7.6% | 8.8% | 6.7% | 2005 | $1,853 | 49.2% | 92.2% | 3.6% |
| Matthews | 2.72 | 41.1 | 7.5% | 33.0% | 5.3% | 1997 | $1,991 | 54.8% | 94.4% | 2.8% |
| Weddington | 3.09 | 42.9 | 5.1% | 7.6% | 4.3% | 2002 | $1,792 | 68.9% | 98.9% | 2.4% |
| Unionville | 2.75 | 39.4 | 6.8% | 14.8% | 4.8% | 1995 | $1,190 | 28.6% | 91.5% | 3.9% |
| Monroe | 2.89 | 38.2 | 13.2% | 29.7% | 8.8% | 1989 | $1,329 | 21.1% | 81.2% | 4.0% |
| Mint Hill | 2.69 | 45.4 | 7.7% | 17.1% | 6.6% | 1993 | $1,578 | 39.2% | 91.7% | 3.5% |
| Mineral Springs | 3.02 | 45.3 | 3.9% | 8.5% | 7.2% | 2002 | $1,348 | 38.6% | 93.8% | 1.8% |
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 Trail. 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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