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Carrollton

Virginia · 4,574 residents · 6.539 sq mi
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Carrollton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,638. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $331,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,574
+7%vs 2011
vs 4,269 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
699 / sq mi
+7%vs 2011
vs 653 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
−8%vs 2011
vs 43.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K5K6K8K9K201020202024Carrollton
20248K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,638
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $85,694 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,904
−1%vs 2011
vs $34,202 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.304
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.308 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$331,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $324,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,128 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−17.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.1% in 2011
22.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.2%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+1%vs 2011
vs 3.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(3,017)
Black15.2%(649)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(316)
Asian2.5%(106)
Other4.2%(181)
Diversity Score58.7%(2,506)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(3,307)
Black19.9%(911)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(148)
Asian1.7%(78)
Other3.2%(146)
Diversity Score54.9%(2,511)
Diversity Score
55
−6%vs 2011
vs 59 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.1%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 25.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.1%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.4% in 2011
Female
54.7%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.6% in 2011
Foreign born
6.1%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.5%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carrollton, Virginia?

Carrollton, Virginia has about 4,574 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carrollton, Virginia?

The typical household in Carrollton, Virginia earns about $86,638 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carrollton, Virginia expensive?

In Carrollton, Virginia, the median home is worth about $331,600, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Carrollton, Virginia?

About 39.5% of adults age 25 and over in Carrollton, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carrollton, Virginia?

About 3.1% of people in Carrollton, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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