Carroll County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,576 | — | #2,123 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,758 | -19.1% | #2,013 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.4 years | +16.7% | #684 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $114,500 | -59.4% | #2,774 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $818 | -29.7% | #1,968 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | +12.7% | #1,797 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Carroll County has a population of 15,576, making it the #2,123 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Carroll County is $60,758, ranking #2,013 out of 3,222 counties — 19.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.2% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Carroll County is $114,500 (-59.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $818/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.2%.
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94.2% of residents in Carroll County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.
About Carroll County, Illinois
Carroll County, Illinois has a total population of 15,576, making it the 2,123rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Carroll County is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Carroll County is $60,758, which ranks #2,013 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Carroll County is $114,500, 59.4% below the national median. Renters in Carroll County pay a median gross rent of $818 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Carroll County, 17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.5 min.
Carroll County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.9%).
All data for Carroll County, Illinois 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.