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Carrollton

Kentucky · 3,846 residents · 2.036 sq mi
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Carrollton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,818. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $78,600. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,846
+4%since 1990
from 3,711 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,889 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,823 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.7
−9%since 1990
from 41.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,818
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,025 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,376
+24%since 1990
from $11,620 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
20.2%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,600
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$336
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 55.9% in 1990
47.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+13%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(3,617)
Black2.3%(87)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.8%(327)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(3,528)
Black2.2%(86)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(170)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score16.4%(632)
Diversity Score
16
+86%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 60.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+2%since 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carrollton, Kentucky?

Carrollton, Kentucky has about 3,846 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Carrollton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Carrollton, Kentucky earns about $29,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carrollton, Kentucky expensive?

In Carrollton, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $78,600, and the typical rent is about $336 a month.

How educated are people in Carrollton, Kentucky?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Carrollton, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carrollton, Kentucky?

About 20.2% of people in Carrollton, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carrollton, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Carrollton, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 135 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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