County · Tennessee
Carroll County, Tennessee
Carroll County, Tennessee. Carroll County had 29,200 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 10 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 47017.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
29,200
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 28,440 · ACS 2020-2024: 28,641
Median household income
$51,787
±$2,267 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$142,400
±$10,435 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$755
±$52 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Carroll County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 28,440 residents in Carroll County. The Census Bureau estimates 29,200 for July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 28,641 over 598 square miles of land.
| Measure | Carroll County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 28,641 | 7,066,383 | +755 |
| Households | 11,541±306 | 2,824,277 | +579 |
| Average household size | 2.38±0.06 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,100±89 | 3,143,670 | −157 |
Carroll County's population since 2000
From 29,475 in 2000 to 29,200 in 2025: down 0.9%. 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 10 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is McKenzie with 5,632 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| McKenzie | 5,529 | $37,236 |
|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon | 4,439 | $51,969 |
| Bruceton | 1,507 | $45,469 |
| Atwood | 940 | $35,446 |
| Trezevant | 799 | $68,750 |
| Hollow Rock | 683 | $40,000 |
| Clarksburg | 379 | $76,250 |
| McLemoresvilleGEOID 4745000 | 288 | $56,543 |
| YumaGEOID 4782440 | 103 | $49,250 |
| LaviniaGEOID 4741240 | 81 | 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 41.3 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 8.3%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Carroll County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3±0.9 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.1%±0.2 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.2%±0.1 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% | 7.4% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.7%±0.1 pts | 71.0% | −0.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.3%±0.7 pts | 15.4% | −1.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3%±0.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±0.5 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0%±0.6 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.1%±1.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 20.6%±1.5 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.9%±1.6 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.2%±1.4 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.1%±1.9 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.4%±1.3 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7%±1.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 11,541 households earn less than $51,787 a year (±$2,267), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $52,473 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Carroll County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,787±$2,267 | $69,595 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,399±$3,062 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,343±$1,160 | $39,437 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.0%±2.7 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.0%±6.2 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.5%±2.1 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.3%±2.2 pts | 89.2% | – |
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 74.5% of Carroll County's occupied homes and renters 25.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $142,400 by its owner (±$10,435). The median renter pays $755 a month including utilities, and 37.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Carroll County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $142,400±$10,435 | $286,700 | +$33,730 |
| Median gross rent | $755±$52 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.6%±8.9 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,102±$50 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.5%±2.9 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,100±89 | 3,143,670 | −157 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.7%±3.0 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.5%±2.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.0%±1.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 16 new housing units across Carroll County in 2025 (16 single-family), 0.5 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?
79.9% of Carroll County's workers drive alone and 5.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Carroll County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.2%±1.8 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±1.5 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.9%±3.2 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5%±1.8 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.8%±1.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.9%±1.5 pts | 12.9% | +2.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.2 min±1.8 | 25.7 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 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $37,891 (Tract 9622.01) to $71,875 (Tract 9624).
| Tract 962047017962000 | 4,257±323 | $42,554 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9621.0147017962101 | 2,997±296 | $66,522 |
| Tract 9621.0247017962102 | 3,622±257 | $47,160 |
| Tract 9622.0147017962201 | 3,275±351 | $37,891 |
| Tract 9622.0247017962202 | 4,831±441 | $67,581 |
| Tract 962347017962300 | 4,385±452 | $52,442 |
| Tract 962447017962400 | 2,859±422 | $71,875 |
| Tract 962547017962500 | 2,415±358 | $46,556 |
| Tract 980147017980100 | 0±14 | not published |
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 Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 52nd of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 74th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 70th of 95 |
| Median household income | 74th of 95 |
| Median home value | 86th of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 73rd of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 36th of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51st of 95 |
| Median age | 59th of 95 |
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.