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Carrollton

Alabama · 1,023 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 $25,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,800. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,023
+4%since 2000
from 987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
497 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.1
+1%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7058349631K1K1990201020202024Carrollton
2024781
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,000
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,318 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,365
+35%since 2000
from $12,153 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$409
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $234 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
43.1% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+86%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.8%(479)
Black38.9%(398)
Hispanic / Latino10%(102)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3.8%(39)
Diversity Score77%(787)
Diversity Score
77
+23%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+93%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 92.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 23.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.2%
−50.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
58.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−60.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carrollton, Alabama?

Carrollton, Alabama has about 1,023 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carrollton, Alabama?

The typical household in Carrollton, Alabama earns about $25,000 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 $124,800, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Carrollton, Alabama?

About 16.5% 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 30.6% 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 155 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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