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Carrollton

Kentucky · 3,938 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 $29,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $127,200. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,938
+2%since 2000
from 3,846 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,934 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,889 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
−4%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Carrollton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,458
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,818 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,457
+35%since 2000
from $14,376 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.6%
−25.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
54.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+64%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(3,528)
Black2.2%(86)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(170)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.4%(632)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86%(3,387)
Black2%(77)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(364)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other0.5%(21)
Diversity Score27.9%(1,101)
Diversity Score
28
+70%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+7%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.4%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carrollton, Kentucky?

Carrollton, Kentucky has about 3,938 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carrollton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Carrollton, Kentucky earns about $29,458 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 $127,200, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Carrollton, Kentucky?

About 10.5% 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 27.3% 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 227 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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