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Carroll County

Kentucky · 10,810 residents · 128.7 sq mi
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Carroll County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,014. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $105,800. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,810
+6%since 2000
from 10,155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
84 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+8%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Carroll County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,014
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,925 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,084
+47%since 2000
from $17,057 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
38.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+23%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(9,487)
Black1.9%(196)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(330)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score13%(1,319)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(9,401)
Black1.6%(169)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(795)
Asian0.4%(44)
Other1.4%(154)
Diversity Score25.2%(2,726)
Segregation Score4.8%(519)
Diversity Score
25
+94%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
5
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.7%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carroll County, Kentucky?

Carroll County, Kentucky has about 10,810 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carroll County, Kentucky earns about $41,014 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carroll County, Kentucky expensive?

In Carroll County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $105,800, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Carroll County, Kentucky?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Carroll County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carroll County, Kentucky?

About 25.6% of people in Carroll County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carroll County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Carroll County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,518 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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