Carroll County, Arkansas

AR · FIPS 05015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 28,626 #1,518 / 3,222
53th
Median Household Income $54,230 -27.8% #2,520 / 3,222
22th
Median Age 44.5 years +14.4% #822 / 3,222
75th
Median Home Value $210,400 -25.4% #1,300 / 3,222
60th
Median Gross Rent $856 -26.4% #1,700 / 3,222
47th
Poverty Rate 17.2% +36.3% #2,328 / 3,222
28th

Demographics

Carroll County has a population of 28,626, making it the #1,518 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

90.9%
Native Born
9.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Carroll County is $54,230, ranking #2,520 out of 3,222 counties — 27.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.2% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.

Median Household Income
$54,230 −27.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,520 of 3,222
22th percentile
Per Capita Income
$30,635 −25.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,322 of 3,222
28th percentile
Poverty Rate
17.2% +36.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,328 of 3,222
28th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.7% −11.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,788 of 3,222
45th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.0% −40.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,003 of 3,222
38th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.2 min −12.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,102 of 3,222
35th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Carroll County is $210,400 (-25.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $856/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.5%.

Median Home Value
$210,400 −25.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,300 of 3,222
60th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$856 −26.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,700 of 3,222
47th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.5% +20.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,054 of 3,222
67th percentile
77.5% Homeownership

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Health

85.8% of residents in Carroll County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.5% below the national rate.

85.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
85.8% −6.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,817 of 3,222
13th percentile

About Carroll County, Arkansas

Carroll County, Arkansas has a total population of 28,626, making it the 1,518th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Carroll County is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Carroll County is $54,230, which ranks #2,520 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.

The median home value in Carroll County is $210,400, 25.4% below the national median. Renters in Carroll County pay a median gross rent of $856 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Carroll County, 20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.2 min.

Carroll County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.7%) and Two or More Races (9.9%).

All data for Carroll County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.