City profile · Missouri · Census ACS 2023

Carrollton, MO

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.

3,335
Residents
$53,160
Median income
$101,800
Median home
$888
Median rent (state)

Carrollton - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Carrollton lands in the 25th percentile for household income and the 67th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

25th
percentile, household income
10th
percentile, home value
4th
percentile, median rent
67th
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, MO

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 3,335 residents in Carrollton, a small town within Missouri. Median household income here is $53,160 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 13.7%. Carrollton's housing stock carries a median value of $101,800, and the median resident age is 39.6 years. About 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 53.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 17 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Low Activity). Carrollton reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 921.9 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Carrollton's yearly average temperature at 53.7°F with 40.1 inches of precipitation per year and 12.7 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Missouri run below the national norm: the state registers 90.8 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $888 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Missouri's average monthly utility costs around $219 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 32.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low).

Population

3,335 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Missouri

Median Household Income

$53,160 /yr

Poverty 13.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Missouri average

How does Carrollton compare to other US cities?

Here's how Carrollton stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 25% higher than other cities
Home value 10% pricier than other cities
Median rent 4% pricier than other cities
Safety 67% safer than other cities

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

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Missouri alone, Carrollton ranks #68 of 234 Missouri cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

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

Missouri-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Carrollton near the bottom of Missouri's cities

Among the 875 Missouri cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Carrollton ranks #569 - the 0th 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
#419 of 842
50th percentile in Missouri
Median Gross Rent
#569 of 875
0th percentile in Missouri
Median Home Value
#510 of 833
39th percentile in Missouri
Poverty Rate
#298 of 875
66th percentile in Missouri
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#261 of 875
70th percentile in Missouri

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 Missouri only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

25thIncome percentile
67thSafety percentile

25th percentile nationally for median household income · 67th 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 62 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+)

$101,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 90% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $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, MO Carrollton, MO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Carrollton, MO-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, MO median $53,160/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, MO'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, MO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 22.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 13.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 53.9%

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

Population
3,335
Median Income
$53,160
Median Home Value
$101,800
Median Age
39.6
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Labor force participation
53.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
921.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
230.5
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
691.4
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
53.7°F
Annual Precipitation
40.1"
Annual Snowfall
12.7"

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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3,460 residents3,480 residents3,500 residents3,520 residents 202020212022202320242025 3,503 residents 3,499 residents ▼ -0.1%
Carrollton's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

🏗️ Low Activity
Total Permits (2024)
17
housing units authorized
Single-Family
5
detached homes
Multifamily
12
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
5.1
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 4
2021 1
2022 24
2023 10
2024 17

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
71.1%
Carpool
13.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
11.3%
Work from Home
4.6%

Based on 1,420 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

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

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$72
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$219
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Missouri 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 Missouri 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
90.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$888/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
32.6 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Missouri

Buffalo
3,358 people
St. Paul
3,292 people
New Haven
3,389 people
Sugar Creek
3,261 people
Vandalia
3,260 people
Louisiana
3,231 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Carrollton's 3,335 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Hannahs Mill, GA
3,335 people
Ingram, PA
3,334 people
Morada, CA
3,337 people
Big Coppitt Key, FL
3,333 people
Millvale, PA
3,333 people
Liberty, SC
3,337 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Carrollton's $53,160 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Seven Mile, AZ
$53,161 median income
Redwood Valley, CA
$53,163 median income
Embreeville, TN
$53,163 median income
Creighton, NE
$53,167 median income
Greenfield, IA
$53,152 median income
Bucyrus, OH
$53,169 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Carrollton, MO 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, MO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 92.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4.4% White 92.5% Black or African American 1.3% Asian 0.2% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 6.0% 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 Missouri 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) 3,335 $53,160
Buffalo 3,358 $32,630
St. Paul 3,292 $154,022
New Haven 3,389 $69,701
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MO FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Carrollton, MO?

What is the population of Carrollton, MO? +

Carrollton, MO has a population of 3,335 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

Median annual household income in Carrollton runs $53,160, 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 Missouri state average, a cost of living index of 90.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Missouri vary by metro area.

Is Carrollton, MO safe? +

Carrollton has a total crime rate of 921.9 per 100,000 residents, which is below 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, MO? +

Homes in Carrollton carry a median value of $101,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Carrollton? +

Climate normals put Carrollton's yearly average temperature at 53.7°F, 40.1 inches of precipitation, and 12.7 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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