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Carroll County

Arkansas · 28,260 residents · 629.928 sq mi
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Carroll County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,249. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $143,600. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
28,260
+11%since 2000
from 25,357 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+14%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K21K24K27K30K1990201020202024Carroll County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,249
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,924 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,445
+65%since 2000
from $16,003 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$576
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+4%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(22,249)
Black0.1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(2,471)
Asian0.4%(98)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.5%(5,959)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(21,175)
Black0.3%(88)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(4,306)
Asian2%(564)
Other4.9%(1,397)
Diversity Score47.6%(13,456)
Segregation Score42.5%(12,006)
Diversity Score
48
+103%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carroll County, Arkansas?

Carroll County, Arkansas has about 28,260 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carroll County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Carroll County, Arkansas earns about $48,249 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carroll County, Arkansas expensive?

In Carroll County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $143,600, and the typical rent is about $576 a month.

How educated are people in Carroll County, Arkansas?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Carroll County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carroll County, Arkansas?

About 15.2% of people in Carroll County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carroll County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Carroll County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,606 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9505.02Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9505.01
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 72616ZIP 72638ZIP 72632ZIP 72631ZIP 72611ZIP 72660
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