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Carrollton

Kentucky · 3,890 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 $40,357. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% 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 $124,700. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% 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
3,890
+1%since 2000
from 3,846 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,911 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,889 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
−2%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Carrollton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,357
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,818 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,257
+62%since 2000
from $14,376 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing13.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
56.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(3,259)
Black1.9%(73)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(384)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other1.4%(56)
Diversity Score30.8%(1,199)
Diversity Score
31
+88%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.4%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carrollton, Kentucky?

Carrollton, Kentucky has about 3,890 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carrollton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Carrollton, Kentucky earns about $40,357 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 $124,700, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Carrollton, Kentucky?

About 4.2% 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 25.8% 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 179 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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