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Carroll

Iowa · 10,103 residents · 5.965 sq mi
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Carroll has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,402. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $119,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,103
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10,106 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,694 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,694 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+8%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,402
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,853 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,211
+23%since 2000
from $20,442 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing9.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$454
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−28.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(9,618)
Black0.5%(55)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(239)
Asian0.7%(68)
Other0.3%(27)
Diversity Score9.5%(955)
Diversity Score
9
+205%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.0 min
−1%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% 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
10.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carroll, Iowa?

Carroll, Iowa has about 10,103 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carroll, Iowa?

The typical household in Carroll, Iowa earns about $45,402 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 $119,400, and the typical rent is about $454 a month.

How educated are people in Carroll, Iowa?

About 20.2% 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 12.4% of people in Carroll, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carroll, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Carroll, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 524 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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