Indian Trail, NC Demographics

A map of Indian Trail's Population by Race

Indian Trail, North Carolina has an estimated population of 42,036, an increase from the 39,997 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.7% White, 14.7% Hispanic, 12.0% Black, 4.4% Multiracial, 3.5% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Indian Trail, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Indian Trail has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Indian Trail, that probability was 52.8% in 2020 and 54.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Indian Trail is ranked the 26th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Indian Trail was ranked the 26th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Indian Trail's White Population

27,181 residents of Indian Trail, or 64.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Indian Trail is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Indian Trail ranks 436th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Trail's White population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Indian Trail's population has decreased from 66.0% to 64.7%.

Indian Trail is less White than neighboring Lake Park (74.7% White), Hemby Bridge (76% White), Stallings (75.3% White), Matthews (70% White), and Wesley Chapel (73.7% White).

Indian Trail's Black Population

5,059 residents of Indian Trail, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Indian Trail is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Indian Trail ranks 396th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Trail's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.9%. Black residents' share of Indian Trail's population has increased from 11.3% to 12.0%.

Indian Trail is more Black than neighboring Lake Park (4.5% Black), Hemby Bridge (3.7% Black), Stallings (7.5% Black), and Wesley Chapel (7.6% Black). Indian Trail is less Black than neighboring Matthews (13% Black).

Indian Trail's Asian Population

1,487 residents of Indian Trail, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Indian Trail is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Indian Trail ranks 80th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Trail's Asian population has grown by an estimated 36.3%. Asian residents' share of Indian Trail's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.5%.

Indian Trail is more Asian than neighboring Lake Park (0.9% Asian), and Hemby Bridge (2.2% Asian). Indian Trail is less Asian than neighboring Stallings (7% Asian), Matthews (6.4% Asian), and Wesley Chapel (4.5% Asian).

Indian Trail's Hispanic Population

6,169 residents of Indian Trail, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Indian Trail is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Indian Trail ranks 111th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Trail's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Indian Trail's population has remained roughly unchanged at 14.7%.

Indian Trail is more Hispanic than neighboring Hemby Bridge (11.5% Hispanic), Stallings (6.4% Hispanic), Matthews (6% Hispanic), and Wesley Chapel (10.5% Hispanic). Indian Trail is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Park (15.5% Hispanic).

Indian Trail's Native American/Other Population

309 residents of Indian Trail, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Indian Trail is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Indian Trail ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Trail's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 26.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Indian Trail's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Indian Trail is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Park (0% Native American/Other), Stallings (0.6% Native American/Other), and Matthews (0.5% Native American/Other). Indian Trail is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hemby Bridge (2.4% Native American/Other), and Wesley Chapel (1.2% Native American/Other).

Indian Trail's Multiracial Population

1,831 residents of Indian Trail, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Indian Trail is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Indian Trail ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Trail's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Indian Trail's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Indian Trail is more Multiracial than neighboring Hemby Bridge (4.1% Multiracial), Stallings (3.1% Multiracial), Matthews (4% Multiracial), and Wesley Chapel (2.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.