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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Carrollton

Alabama · 1,178 residents · 2.058 sq mi
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Carrollton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,242. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,500. The poverty rate of 34.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,178
+19%vs 2000
vs 987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
572 / sq mi
+19%vs 2000
vs 480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.2
−8%vs 2000
vs 33.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7058349631K1K1990201020202024Carrollton
2024781
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,242
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,318 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,596
−29%vs 2000
vs $12,153 in 2000
US average: $14,340
34.4%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 38.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$137
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $234 in 2000
US average: $450
59.3%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.6% in 2000
40.7% rent
2.6
−3%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(527)
Black44.5%(439)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.6%(618)
1990
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(666)
Black42.8%(504)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score62.2%(732)
62
−1%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.1%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Carrollton, Alabama?

Carrollton, Alabama has about 1,178 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Carrollton, Alabama?

The typical household in Carrollton, Alabama earns about $15,242 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carrollton, Alabama expensive?

In Carrollton, Alabama, the median home is worth about $39,500, and the typical rent is about $137 a month.

How educated are people in Carrollton, Alabama?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Carrollton, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carrollton, Alabama?

About 34.4% of people in Carrollton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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