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Carroll County

Tennessee · 28,522 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 $36,160. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
28,522
−3%since 2000
from 29,475 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 49 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+8%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K28K28K29K30K1990201020202024Carroll County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,160
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,463 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,712
+21%since 2000
from $16,251 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−39.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+12%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(25,643)
Black10.3%(3,030)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(386)
Asian0.2%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.6%(7,840)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(24,455)
Black10%(2,851)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(595)
Asian0.2%(51)
Other1.8%(511)
Diversity Score31.4%(8,949)
Diversity Score
31
+18%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carroll County, Tennessee?

Carroll County, Tennessee has about 28,522 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carroll County, Tennessee earns about $36,160 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 $77,400, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Carroll County, Tennessee?

About 15.5% 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 19.6% 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 1,008 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9622.02Census Tract 9623Census Tract 9620Census Tract 9621.02Census Tract 9622.01Census Tract 9621.01Census Tract 9624Census Tract 9625Census Tract 9801
12 ZIP codes
ZIP 38201ZIP 38344ZIP 38317ZIP 38321ZIP 38220ZIP 38258ZIP 38342ZIP 38390ZIP 38348ZIP 38387ZIP 38318ZIP 38235
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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