Carroll County, Tennessee

TN · FIPS 47017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 28,641 #1,517 / 3,222
53th
Median Household Income $51,787 -31.1% #2,674 / 3,222
17th
Median Age 41.3 years +6.2% #1,724 / 3,222
47th
Median Home Value $142,400 -49.5% #2,361 / 3,222
27th
Median Gross Rent $755 -35.1% #2,453 / 3,222
24th
Poverty Rate 17.0% +34.6% #2,288 / 3,222
29th

Demographics

Carroll County has a population of 28,641, making it the #1,517 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.5%
Native Born
1.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Carroll County is $51,787, ranking #2,674 out of 3,222 counties — 31.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.0% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.

Median Household Income
$51,787 −31.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,674 of 3,222
17th percentile
Per Capita Income
$27,343 −33.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,765 of 3,222
14th percentile
Poverty Rate
17.0% +34.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,288 of 3,222
29th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.5% −14.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,678 of 3,222
48th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.1% −46.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,346 of 3,222
27th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.3 min +2.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,197 of 3,222
63th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Carroll County is $142,400 (-49.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $755/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.5%.

Median Home Value
$142,400 −49.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,361 of 3,222
27th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$755 −35.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,453 of 3,222
24th percentile
Homeownership Rate
74.5% +15.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,610 of 3,222
50th percentile
74.5% Homeownership

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Health

90.1% of residents in Carroll County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% below the national rate.

90.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
90.1% −1.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,147 of 3,222
33th percentile

About Carroll County, Tennessee

Carroll County, Tennessee has a total population of 28,641, making it the 1,517th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Carroll County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Carroll County is $51,787, which ranks #2,674 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.

The median home value in Carroll County is $142,400, 49.5% below the national median. Renters in Carroll County pay a median gross rent of $755 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Carroll County, 18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.3 min.

Carroll County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (8.3%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).

All data for Carroll County, Tennessee 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.