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South Carrollton

Kentucky · 143 residents (2025 est.) · 0.253 sq mi
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South Carrollton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,307. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $125,000. With a median age of 56.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
157
−15%since 2000
from 184 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
621 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 727 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.1
+45%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:143 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
831231642042451990201020202024South Carrollton
2024157
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,307
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,066
+21%since 2000
from $18,183 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
−9%since 2010
from 0.375 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+126%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(179)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(153)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.5%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(10)
Diversity Score
6
+349%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
+27.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+110%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.6%
+30.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 37.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.3%
−58.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.1%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 26.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 99.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+40.1 ptssince 2017
from 50.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Carrollton, Kentucky?

South Carrollton, Kentucky has about 157 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Carrollton, Kentucky?

The typical household in South Carrollton, Kentucky earns about $41,307 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Carrollton, Kentucky expensive?

In South Carrollton, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $125,000.

How educated are people in South Carrollton, Kentucky?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in South Carrollton, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Carrollton, Kentucky?

About 19.7% of people in South Carrollton, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Carrollton, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, South Carrollton, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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