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Carrollton

Alabama · 1,019 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 $30,192. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $68,500. The poverty rate of 32.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,019
+3%since 2000
from 987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
495 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
+1%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7058349631K1K1990201020202024Carrollton
2024781
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,192
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,318 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,791
+22%since 2000
from $12,153 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $234 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.0%
−37.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−15%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(462)
Black42.9%(437)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(106)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(75)
Diversity Score79.9%(814)
Diversity Score
80
+28%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 92.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.6%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
55.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carrollton, Alabama?

Carrollton, Alabama has about 1,019 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carrollton, Alabama?

The typical household in Carrollton, Alabama earns about $30,192 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 $68,500, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Carrollton, Alabama?

About 19.9% 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 32.2% of people in Carrollton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carrollton, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Carrollton, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 159 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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