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South Carrollton

Kentucky · 141 residents · 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 $34,625. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,900. The poverty rate of 37.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
141
−23%since 2000
from 184 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
557 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 727 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+5%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
831231642042451990201020202024South Carrollton
2024157
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,625
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,395
−10%since 2000
from $18,183 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.0%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance34.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical29.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,900
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
22.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+76%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(130)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian2.1%(3)
Other11.7%(17)
Diversity Score32.7%(46)
Diversity Score
33
+2266%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.2%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+77%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 37.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.3%
−71.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−98.1 ptssince 2013
from 99.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Carrollton, Kentucky?

South Carrollton, Kentucky has about 141 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Carrollton, Kentucky earns about $34,625 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 $81,900.

How educated are people in South Carrollton, Kentucky?

About 1.2% 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 37.0% 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 45 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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