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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Carroll County

Tennessee · 29,475 residents · 597.658 sq mi
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Carroll County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,463. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $58,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

29,475
+7%since 1990
from 27,514 in 1990
1990 – 2025
49 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 46 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
+5%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
27K28K28K29K30K1990201020202024Carroll County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,463
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,763 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,251
+61%since 1990
from $10,121 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.9%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$384
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $262 in 1990
US average: $602
78.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
21.1% rent
1.9
+11%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(24,251)
Black11.4%(3,144)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(159)
Asian0.1%(27)
Diversity Score27.4%(7,534)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(25,643)
Black10.3%(3,030)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(386)
Asian0.2%(47)
Diversity Score26.6%(7,840)
27
−3%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.9%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 55.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−19%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carroll County, Tennessee?

Carroll County, Tennessee has about 29,475 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Carroll County, Tennessee earns about $30,463 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carroll County, Tennessee expensive?

In Carroll County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $58,300, and the typical rent is about $384 a month.

How educated are people in Carroll County, Tennessee?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Carroll County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carroll County, Tennessee?

About 13.9% of people in Carroll County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carroll County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Carroll County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,961 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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