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 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,787 | -31.1% | #2,674 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.3 years | +6.2% | #1,724 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $142,400 | -49.5% | #2,361 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $755 | -35.1% | #2,453 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% | +34.6% | #2,288 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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90.1% of residents in Carroll County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% below the national rate.
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.