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Carrollton

Illinois · 2,485 residents · 1.902 sq mi
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Carrollton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,280. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,485
−5%since 2000
from 2,605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,307 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,370 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+3%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Carrollton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,280
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,154 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,908
+89%since 2000
from $16,340 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
31.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−19%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(2,572)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(47)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,353)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(37)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other1.2%(29)
Diversity Score8.2%(204)
Diversity Score
8
+350%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+14%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carrollton, Illinois?

Carrollton, Illinois has about 2,485 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carrollton, Illinois?

The typical household in Carrollton, Illinois earns about $60,280 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carrollton, Illinois expensive?

In Carrollton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $98,500, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Carrollton, Illinois?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Carrollton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carrollton, Illinois?

About 8.5% of people in Carrollton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carrollton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Carrollton, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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