County · Kentucky
Carroll County, Kentucky
Carroll County, Kentucky. Carroll County had 11,141 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.1% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 5 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 21041.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,141
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,810 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,954
Median household income
$56,466
±$12,944 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$140,900
±$32,998 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$910
±$73 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Carroll County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,810 residents in Carroll County. The Census Bureau estimates 11,141 for July 1, 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,954 over 129 square miles of land.
| Measure | Carroll County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,954 | 4,534,824 | +283 |
| Households | 4,178±178 | 1,814,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.55±0.11 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,693±17 | 2,023,116 | no clear change |
Carroll County's population since 2000
From 10,155 in 2000 to 11,141 in 2025: up 9.7%. 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 5 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Carrollton with 3,964 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Carrollton | 3,890 | $45,871 |
|---|---|---|
| Ghent | 363 | $42,188 |
| SandersGEOID 2168358 | 197 | $39,524 |
| WorthvilleGEOID 2184900 | 181 | not published |
| PrestonvilleGEOID 2162958 | 171 | not published |
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 38.5 years old; 26.6% are under 18 and 16.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.5%. 2.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Carroll County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5±0.6 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.6%±0.7 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.5%±0.5 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.5% | 5.0% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.6%±1.4 pts | 81.5% | −3.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±1.2 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±1.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7%±1.2 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.7%±3.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2%±1.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 17.5%±2.7 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.7%±4.1 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.6%±3.2 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.4%±2.3 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.1%±1.4 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±1.5 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 4,178 households earn less than $56,466 a year (±$12,944), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $53,565 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Carroll County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,466±$12,944 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $74,454±$7,162 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,735±$2,218 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.1%±4.4 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 32.8%±8.9 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.9%±4.3 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.9%±3.8 pts | 88.6% | – |
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 65.7% of Carroll County's occupied homes and renters 34.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $140,900 by its owner (±$32,998). The median renter pays $910 a month including utilities, and 23.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Carroll County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $140,900±$32,998 | $205,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $910±$73 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.7%±10.5 pts | 36.6% | −18.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,176±$99 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.7%±5.1 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,693±17 | 2,023,116 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.1%±1.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.1%±5.3 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.7%±3.6 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.7%±3.8 pts | 9.0% | – |
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 1 new housing units across Carroll County in 2025 (1 single-family), 0.1 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?
83.1% of Carroll County's workers drive alone and 4.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.1%.
| Measure | Carroll County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.6%±4.1 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1%±2.9 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.1%±4.6 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9%±3.0 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±1.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.8%±2.2 pts | 10.2% | +2.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.3 min±2.5 | 24.0 min | +3.6 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 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $52,963 (Tract 9502) to $68,289 (Tract 9503).
| Tract 950121041950100 | 2,192±407 | $53,929 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950221041950200 | 6,251±553 | $52,963 |
| Tract 950321041950300 | 2,511±419 | $68,289 |
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 Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 97th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 41st of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 41st of 120 |
| Median household income | 63rd of 120 |
| Median home value | 69th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 24th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 27th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 110th of 120 |
| Median age | 104th of 120 |
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.