Carroll County, Kentucky

KY · FIPS 21041 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 10,954 #2,420 / 3,222
25th
Median Household Income $56,466 -24.9% #2,377 / 3,222
26th
Median Age 38.5 years -1.0% #2,478 / 3,222
23th
Median Home Value $140,900 -50.0% #2,379 / 3,222
26th
Median Gross Rent $910 -21.8% #1,379 / 3,222
57th
Poverty Rate 23.1% +83.6% #2,912 / 3,222
10th

Demographics

Carroll County has a population of 10,954, making it the #2,420 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.3%
Native Born
2.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Carroll County is $56,466, ranking #2,377 out of 3,222 counties — 24.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.1% and unemployment stands at 6.1%.

Median Household Income
$56,466 −24.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,377 of 3,222
26th percentile
Per Capita Income
$29,735 −27.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,473 of 3,222
23th percentile
Poverty Rate
23.1% +83.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,912 of 3,222
10th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.1% +14.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,557 of 3,222
21th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.4% −66.3% vs nat'l
Rank #3,143 of 3,222
2th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.0 min −5.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,712 of 3,222
47th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Carroll County is $140,900 (-50.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $910/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.7%.

Median Home Value
$140,900 −50.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,379 of 3,222
26th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$910 −21.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,379 of 3,222
57th percentile
Homeownership Rate
65.7% +2.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,686 of 3,222
17th percentile
65.7% Homeownership

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Health

89.3% of residents in Carroll County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% below the national rate.

89.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.3% −2.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,302 of 3,222
29th percentile

About Carroll County, Kentucky

Carroll County, Kentucky has a total population of 10,954, making it the 2,420th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Carroll County is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Carroll County is $56,466, which ranks #2,377 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1%.

The median home value in Carroll County is $140,900, 50.0% below the national median. Renters in Carroll County pay a median gross rent of $910 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Carroll County, 11.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 66.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.0 min.

Carroll County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.5%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).

All data for Carroll County, Kentucky 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.