County · Iowa
Carroll County, Iowa
Carroll County, Iowa. Carroll County had 20,303 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.2% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. It holds 13 places (13 cities, villages and boroughs) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 19027.
Carroll County is the county of the Carroll, IA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
20,303
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,760 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,594
Median household income
$72,930
±$2,443 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$176,000
±$9,631 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$731
±$18 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
How many people live in Carroll County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 20,760 residents in Carroll County. The Census Bureau estimates 20,303 for July 1, 2025, down 2.2% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 20,594 over 569 square miles of land.
| Measure | Carroll County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,594 | 3,210,507 | +313 |
| Households | 8,801±207 | 1,315,707 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.05 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,560±54 | 1,437,699 | no clear change |
Carroll County's population since 2000
From 21,421 in 2000 to 20,303 in 2025: down 5.2%. 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 13 places: 13 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Carroll with 10,085 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Carroll | 10,321 | $69,706 |
|---|---|---|
| Manning | 1,455 | $72,831 |
| Coon Rapids | 1,300 | $76,012 |
| Glidden | 1,151 | $68,333 |
| Arcadia | 525 | $78,542 |
| Breda | 500 | $62,095 |
| Templeton | 352 | $75,000 |
| HalburGEOID 1933645 | 243 | $84,250 |
| DedhamGEOID 1919450 | 224 | $100,417 |
| LidderdaleGEOID 1945030 | 166 | $60,625 |
| LanesboroGEOID 1943140 | 119 | $44,167 |
| RalstonGEOID 1965505 | 81 | $62,917 |
| WilleyGEOID 1985710 | 73 | $66,500 |
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 41.1 years old; 24.4% are under 18 and 21.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.6%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Carroll County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1±0.6 | 38.6 | −0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 24.4%±0.1 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.2%±0.1 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% | 7.3% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.9%±0.6 pts | 82.3% | −5.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6%±0.7 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0%±0.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4%±1.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.9%±1.4 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.8%±0.9 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2%±1.1 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.0%±2.3 pts | 31.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1%±1.4 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±1.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
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 8,801 households earn less than $72,930 a year (±$2,443), against $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $72,872 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Carroll County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,930±$2,443 | $75,059 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $93,964±$5,719 | $98,187 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,939±$2,598 | $40,877 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.9%±1.2 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.5%±1.8 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.9%±1.7 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.3%±2.1 pts | 88.9% | – |
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 77.1% of Carroll County's occupied homes and renters 22.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $176,000 by its owner (±$9,631). The median renter pays $731 a month including utilities, and 25.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Carroll County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $176,000±$9,631 | $208,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $731±$18 | $972 | −$33 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.4%±8.2 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,210±$47 | $1,533 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.1%±3.0 pts | 71.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,560±54 | 1,437,699 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8%±2.8 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.1%±2.7 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.7%±2.4 pts | 23.5% | – |
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 36 new housing units across Carroll County in 2025 (29 single-family), 1.8 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?
81.6% of Carroll County's workers drive alone and 7.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.7 minutes.
| Measure | Carroll County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.2%±1.5 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8%±1.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.6%±2.6 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0%±2.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±0.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.3%±1.3 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.7 min±1.2 | 19.8 min | +2.0 min |
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 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $54,015 (Tract 9604) to $81,473 (Tract 9601).
| Tract 960119027960100 | 3,581±186 | $81,473 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960219027960200 | 2,554±209 | $74,375 |
| Tract 960319027960300 | 6,389±545 | $72,883 |
| Tract 960419027960400 | 3,876±545 | $54,015 |
| Tract 960519027960500 | 1,935±181 | $77,039 |
| Tract 960619027960600 | 2,259±178 | $76,696 |
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 Iowa's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 32nd of 99 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 71st of 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 29th of 99 |
| Median household income | 38th of 99 |
| Median home value | 35th of 99 |
| Median gross rent | 84th of 99 |
| Poverty rate | 80th of 99 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34th of 99 |
| Median age | 65th of 99 |
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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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.