City profile · Georgia · Census ACS 2023

Carrollton, GA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Carrollton - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

27,058
Residents
$51,553
Median income
$283,100
Median home
$1,820
Median rent (state)

Carrollton - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Carrollton lands in the 22nd percentile for household income and the 34th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

22nd
percentile, household income
62nd
percentile, home value
76th
percentile, median rent
34th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Carrollton, GA

27,058 people live in Carrollton, Georgia - a small city by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Carrollton households earn a median of $51,553 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 22.3%. Typical homes in Carrollton are valued around $283,100, and the median resident age is 27.5 years. 33.2% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 59.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 115 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Rapid Growth), up 26% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 1927.2 in FBI UCR data, near the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 61.3°F with 53.5 inches of precipitation per year and 0.6 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Georgia run below the national norm: the state registers 96.3 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,820 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Georgia run around $225, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. The average commute for Carrollton workers runs 17.9 minutes, with 70.2% driving alone and 11.0% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 70.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (High).

Population

27,058 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Georgia

Median Household Income

$51,553 /yr

Poverty 22.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Georgia average

How does Carrollton compare to other US cities?

Carrollton measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 22% higher than other cities
Home value 62% pricier than other cities
Median rent 76% pricier than other cities
Safety 34% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Georgia, Carrollton ranks #86 of 165 Georgia cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Carrollton against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Georgia only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Georgia-relative analysis

Median Home Value places Carrollton toward the top of Georgia's cities

Among the 577 Georgia cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Carrollton ranks #105 - the 82nd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Carrollton only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#336 of 610
45th percentile in Georgia
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 638
76th percentile in Georgia
Median Home Value
#105 of 577
82nd percentile in Georgia
Poverty Rate
#155 of 637
76th percentile in Georgia
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#117 of 638
82nd percentile in Georgia

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Georgia only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

22ndIncome percentile
34thSafety percentile

22nd percentile nationally for median household income · 34th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Carrollton's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Carrollton's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 29 Avg. percentile National median
Carrollton's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Carrollton's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$283,100 38th percentile more affordable than 38% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Carrollton $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Carrollton, GA Carrollton, GA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Carrollton, GA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Carrollton, GA median $51,553/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Carrollton, GA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Carrollton, GA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 33.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 22.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 59.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
27,058
Median Income
$51,553
Median Home Value
$283,100
Median Age
27.5
Poverty Rate
22.3%
Labor force participation
59.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1927.2
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
156.5
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1770.7
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
61.3°F
Annual Precipitation
53.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.6"

Schools

Total Schools
12
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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25,000 residents26,000 residents27,000 residents28,000 residents29,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 26,636 residents 27,925 residents ▲ +4.8%
Carrollton's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Rapid Growth
Total Permits (2024)
115
housing units authorized
Single-Family
115
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
4.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 91
2020 87
2021 152
2022 154
2023 104
2024 115

Permit volume increased 26% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
17.9 minutes
Drive Alone
70.2%
Carpool
12.2%
Public Transit
0.2%
Walk
5.2%
Work from Home
11.0%
Other
1.2%

Based on 12,553 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Georgia - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$125
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Georgia state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Georgia state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Carrollton sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,820/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
70.5 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Georgia

Pooler
27,235 people
Union City
27,300 people
Sugar Hill
25,285 people
Decatur
24,470 people
McDonough
30,056 people
Chamblee
30,369 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Carrollton's 27,058 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

West Linn, OR
27,065 people
Kahului, HI
27,068 people
Gladstone, MO
27,069 people
Round Lake Beach, IL
27,081 people
Lemoore, CA
27,023 people
Wooster, OH
27,012 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Carrollton's $51,553 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Jackson, TN
$51,552 median income
Woolrich, PA
$51,556 median income
Huron, SD
$51,556 median income
Metropolis, IL
$51,548 median income
New Holland, OH
$51,544 median income
Nixburg, AL
$51,563 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Carrollton, GA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Carrollton, GA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 51.5% 37.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 9.4% White 51.5% Black or African American 37.1% Asian 0.9% American Indian 1.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.5% Two or more races 5.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Carrollton compares to nearby Georgia cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Carrollton (this city) 27,058 $51,553
Pooler 27,235 $91,497
Union City 27,300 $47,635
Sugar Hill 25,285 $99,479
Census ACS 5-year FIPS GA FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Carrollton, GA?

What is the population of Carrollton, GA? +

Carrollton, GA has a population of 27,058 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Carrollton, GA? +

In Carrollton, the typical household earns $51,553 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Carrollton? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Carrollton; the closest available measure is the Georgia state average, a cost of living index of 96.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Georgia vary by metro area.

Is Carrollton, GA safe? +

Carrollton has a total crime rate of 1927.2 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Carrollton, GA? +

The median home value in Carrollton is $283,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Carrollton? +

Climate normals put Carrollton's yearly average temperature at 61.3°F, 53.5 inches of precipitation, and 0.6 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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