Carroll County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,594 | — | #1,846 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,930 | -3.0% | #977 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.1 years | +5.7% | #1,772 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $176,000 | -37.6% | #1,688 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $731 | -37.1% | #2,581 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | -37.0% | #351 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Carroll County has a population of 20,594, making it the #1,846 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Carroll County is $72,930, ranking #977 out of 3,222 counties — 3.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.9% and unemployment stands at 1.8%.
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The median home value in Carroll County is $176,000 (-37.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $731/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.1%.
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97.2% of residents in Carroll County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.0% above the national rate.
About Carroll County, Iowa
Carroll County, Iowa has a total population of 20,594, making it the 1,846th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Carroll County is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Carroll County is $72,930, which ranks #977 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8%.
The median home value in Carroll County is $176,000, 37.6% below the national median. Renters in Carroll County pay a median gross rent of $731 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Carroll County, 24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.3 min.
Carroll County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%).
All data for Carroll County, Iowa 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.