County · Virginia
Carroll County, Virginia
Carroll County, Virginia. Carroll County had 29,299 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 5 places (1 city, village or borough and 4 census-designated) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 51035.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
29,299
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 29,155 · ACS 2020-2024: 29,157
Median household income
$54,484
±$3,777 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$156,500
±$6,166 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$738
±$52 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Carroll County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 29,155 residents in Carroll County. The Census Bureau estimates 29,299 for July 1, 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 29,157 over 475 square miles of land.
| Measure | Carroll County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 29,157 | 8,705,170 | −644 |
| Households | 12,576±384 | 3,365,732 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.30±0.07 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,696±64 | 3,684,756 | no clear change |
Carroll County's population since 2000
From 29,245 in 2000 to 29,299 in 2025: up 0.2%. 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 5 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Hillsville with 2,836 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hillsville | 2,884 | $58,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn (Carroll County)GEOID 5187408 | 2,045 | $78,405 |
| CanaGEOID 5112600 | 1,243 | $61,607 |
| Fancy GapGEOID 5127296 | 214 | $98,798 |
| HilltownGEOID 5137380 | 216 | 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 49.4 years old; 17.6% are under 18 and 26.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.1%. 2.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Carroll County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.4±0.4 | 39.0 | +1.8 |
| Under 18 years | 17.6%±0.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.2%±0.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% | 11.0% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.2%±0.2 pts | 58.4% | −1.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 6.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1%±0.7 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.0%±0.8 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1%±1.1 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 18.6%±1.9 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.0%±2.0 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.5%±2.1 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.9%±1.9 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4%±1.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6%±1.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 12,576 households earn less than $54,484 a year (±$3,777), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $55,178 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Carroll County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,484±$3,777 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $70,718±$5,356 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,609±$2,477 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.3%±2.3 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.9%±6.0 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.1%±2.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.9%±2.5 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 $156,500 by its owner (±$6,166). The median renter pays $738 a month including utilities, and 32.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Carroll County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $156,500±$6,166 | $383,700 | +$17,555 |
| Median gross rent | $738±$52 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.6%±7.3 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,167±$79 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.1%±2.9 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,696±64 | 3,684,756 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4%±4.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.5%±2.7 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.5%±2.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.6%±1.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
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 77 new housing units across Carroll County in 2025 (77 single-family), 2.6 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?
83.6% of Carroll County's workers drive alone and 3.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Carroll County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.3%±2.6 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±1.7 pts | 4.3% | +2.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 83.6%±3.1 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.2%±2.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.2%±1.1 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.3 min±1.4 | 27.3 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 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $32,654 (Tract 806.03) to $69,135 (Tract 805.02).
| Tract 80151035080100 | 3,739±479 | $55,017 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 80251035080200 | 4,756±564 | $67,517 |
| Tract 80351035080300 | 4,585±716 | $46,881 |
| Tract 804.0151035080401 | 2,663±367 | $48,621 |
| Tract 804.0251035080402 | 2,277±469 | $44,076 |
| Tract 805.0151035080501 | 2,820±436 | $52,188 |
| Tract 805.0251035080502 | 2,391±347 | $69,135 |
| Tract 806.0151035080601 | 1,901±275 | $61,250 |
| Tract 806.0351035080603 | 2,385±478 | $32,654 |
| Tract 806.0451035080604 | 1,640±365 | $64,127 |
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 Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 60th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 85th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 93rd of 133 |
| Median household income | 111th of 133 |
| Median home value | 108th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 121st of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 42nd of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 106th of 133 |
| Median age | 15th of 133 |
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.