CITY · 1990 CENSUS
Carroll
Iowa · 9,579 residents · 5.965 sq mi
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The short version
Carroll has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,870. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $51,000.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
202410K
Section 02
Income & economy
$25,870
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,853 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Section 03
Housing
$51,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $85,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Carroll on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(9,939)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(58)
Asian0.5%(52)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(314)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(9,542)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(28)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other0.1%(7)
Diversity Score1.7%(161)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
75.9%
−9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
No data for the years selected.
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Carroll, Iowa?
Carroll, Iowa has about 9,579 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Carroll, Iowa?
The typical household in Carroll, Iowa earns about $25,870 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Carroll, Iowa expensive?
In Carroll, Iowa, the median home is worth about $51,000, and the typical rent is about $293 a month.
How educated are people in Carroll, Iowa?
About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Carroll, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Carroll, Iowa?
About 9.7% of people in Carroll, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.
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