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Carrollton

Missouri · 3,514 residents · 4.168 sq mi
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Carrollton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,755. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $74,800. Households here earn about 45% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,514
−15%since 2000
from 4,122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
843 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 989 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+7%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Carrollton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,755
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,161 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,474
+40%since 2000
from $15,295 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+18%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(3,877)
Black3.1%(127)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(47)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(446)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(3,203)
Black1.5%(54)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(74)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other2.6%(91)
Diversity Score16.1%(565)
Diversity Score
16
+49%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+15%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carrollton, Missouri?

Carrollton, Missouri has about 3,514 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carrollton, Missouri?

The typical household in Carrollton, Missouri earns about $31,755 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carrollton, Missouri expensive?

In Carrollton, Missouri, the median home is worth about $74,800, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Carrollton, Missouri?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Carrollton, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carrollton, Missouri?

About 16.8% of people in Carrollton, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carrollton, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Carrollton, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 892 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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