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Carrollton

Virginia · 7,498 residents · 6.539 sq mi
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Carrollton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,066. Population has grown 16% since 2019. Median home value is $322,100. Households here earn about 31% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% 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
7,498
+16%since 2019
from 6,442 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,147 / sq mi
+16%since 2019
from 985 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+4%since 2019
from 38.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K5K6K8K9K201020202024Carrollton
20248K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,066
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $94,865 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,840
+6%since 2019
from $40,580 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 60.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$322,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $290,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,483
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,306 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 66.4% in 2019
28.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+5%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(4,811)
Black15.8%(1,021)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(373)
Asian1.7%(109)
Other2%(128)
Diversity Score51.6%(3,327)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(4,856)
Black21.9%(1,641)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(384)
Asian1.8%(137)
Other3.4%(254)
Diversity Score62.4%(4,675)
Diversity Score
62
+21%since 2019
from 52 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 34.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 97.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 17.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
−4%since 2019
from 27.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 93.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 72.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 44.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 52.2% in 2019
Female
43.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 47.8% in 2019
Foreign born
10.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carrollton, Virginia?

Carrollton, Virginia has about 7,498 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carrollton, Virginia?

The typical household in Carrollton, Virginia earns about $100,066 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 $322,100, and the typical rent is about $1,483 a month.

How educated are people in Carrollton, Virginia?

About 33.8% 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 8.0% of people in Carrollton, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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