County · Arkansas
Carroll County, Arkansas
Carroll County, Arkansas. Carroll County had 29,263 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.5% since 2020, in line with Arkansas (+3.4%). It holds 8 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 05015.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
29,263
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 28,260 · ACS 2020-2024: 28,626
Median household income
$54,230
±$5,063 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$210,400
±$11,053 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$856
±$64 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Carroll County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 28,260 residents in Carroll County. The Census Bureau estimates 29,263 for July 1, 2025, up 3.5% since 2020, in line with Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 28,626 over 630 square miles of land.
| Measure | Carroll County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 28,626 | 3,049,391 | +661 |
| Households | 11,347±376 | 1,205,987 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.08 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,957±26 | 1,394,673 | +234 |
Carroll County's population since 2000
From 25,357 in 2000 to 29,263 in 2025: up 15.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Carroll County?
Carroll County holds 8 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Berryville with 5,813 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Berryville | 5,682 | $42,283 |
|---|---|---|
| Green Forest | 2,972 | $49,918 |
| Holiday Island | 2,533 | $53,391 |
| Eureka Springs | 2,166 | $38,425 |
| Oak Grove, Carroll County | 386 | $45,313 |
| Alpena | 374 | $50,625 |
| BeaverGEOID 0504540 | 67 | $58,250 |
| Blue EyeGEOID 0507150 | 46 | $45,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Carroll County?
The median resident of Carroll County is 44.5 years old; 21.7% are under 18 and 23.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.7%. 9.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Carroll County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5±0.5 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.7%±0.1 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.4%±0.4 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.7% | 9.0% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.3%±2.2 pts | 67.4% | −9.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±1.0 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.9%±2.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.1%±1.2 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.2%±2.0 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.6%±1.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 16.3%±1.5 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.2%±2.0 pts | 9.0% | +3.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.8%±1.9 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.0%±1.9 pts | 25.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.9%±1.4 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±1.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Carroll County earn?
Half of Carroll County's 11,347 households earn less than $54,230 a year (±$5,063), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $56,747 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Carroll County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,230±$5,063 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $74,165±$6,036 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,635±$2,227 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.2%±2.7 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.9%±6.3 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.2%±1.5 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.7%±2.2 pts | 86.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Carroll County?
Owners occupy 77.5% of Carroll County's occupied homes and renters 22.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $210,400 by its owner (±$11,053). The median renter pays $856 a month including utilities, and 36.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Carroll County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $210,400±$11,053 | $188,000 | +$41,918 |
| Median gross rent | $856±$64 | $947 | +$105 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.9%±7.3 pts | 35.9% | +11.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,342±$81 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.5%±2.8 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,957±26 | 1,394,673 | +234 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±1.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2%±3.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.2%±2.6 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.9%±2.2 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.0%±1.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Carroll County building?
Builders took permits for 22 new housing units across Carroll County in 2025 (20 single-family), 0.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Carroll County get to work?
70.6% of Carroll County's workers drive alone and 11.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Carroll County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.0%±2.0 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±1.3 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.6%±4.0 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.7%±2.3 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 4.0%±1.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.2%±2.9 pts | 8.8% | +4.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.9 min±1.7 | 22.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Carroll County's census tracts?
Carroll County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $43,362 (Tract 9501) to $69,484 (Tract 9504).
| Tract 950105015950100 | 3,302±515 | $43,362 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0105015950201 | 4,112±601 | $65,083 |
| Tract 9502.0205015950202 | 2,462±351 | $52,396 |
| Tract 9503.0105015950301 | 3,019±400 | $46,117 |
| Tract 9503.0205015950302 | 4,711±572 | $65,941 |
| Tract 950405015950400 | 4,031±600 | $69,484 |
| Tract 9505.0105015950501 | 2,364±509 | $55,500 |
| Tract 9505.0205015950502 | 4,625±324 | $48,227 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Carroll County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 23rd of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 17th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 22nd of 75 |
| Median household income | 29th of 75 |
| Median home value | 6th of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 17th of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 46th of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17th of 75 |
| Median age | 19th of 75 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Carroll County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.