Carrollton is a city located in Carroll County Kentucky. Carrollton has a 2024 population of 3,922. It is also the county seat of Carroll County. Carrollton is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually and its population has increased by 0.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,890 in 2020.
The average household income in Carrollton is $71,440 with a poverty rate of 12.13%. The median age in Carrollton is 34 years: 30.4 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carrollton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,196 | 82.07% |
| Two or more races | 454 | 11.66% |
| Other race | 184 | 4.73% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 1.54% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,442 | 2.58 | 37 | 63 |
| Non Family | 463 | 1.24 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Female | 370 | 3.29 | 13.8 | 86.2 |
| Male | 305 | 2.74 | 23.6 | 76.4 |
| Married | 304 | 3.61 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
37.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 138 | 5.95% |
| Associates Degree | 201 | 8.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 0.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 1.64% |
| High School Graduate | 808 | 34.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 152 | 6.55% |
| Some College | 973 | 41.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,064 | 1,861 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 149 | 149 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 147 | 78 | 0 |
| Other Race | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 39 | 21 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 12.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,553 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,706 | $79,702 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,628 | $35,758 | $23,883 |
| Overall | $34,977 | $57,014 | $25,435 |
| Some College | $34,031 | $55,806 | $26,545 |
$34,977
Average Earnings
$57,014
Average Male
$25,435
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.84% of Carrollton residents speak only English, while 9.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,072 | 396 | 12.89% |
| Multiple | 454 | 52 | 11.45% |
| Black | 26 | 5 | 19.23% |
12.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.48%
Male Poverty Rate
13.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carrollton is Black, with 19.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carrollton is Multiple, with 11.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.66% |
| High School | 15.02% |
| Some College | 8.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.95% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,792 | $80,730 |
| Households | $58,788 | $71,440 |
| Married Families | $115,208 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $51,529 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.3%
Male Marriage Rate
23.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
158
Number of Veterans
117
Male Veterans
41
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 78 |
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| Vietnam | 44 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 60 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 158 | 6.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.01%
Born in Carrollton
95.81%
Native Born
4.19%
Foreign Born
4.19%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
95.81% of Carrollton residents were born in the United States, with 56.01% having been born in Kentucky. 4.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,962 | 8 | 0.2% |
| 2028 | 3,954 | 8 | 0.2% |
| 2027 | 3,946 | 8 | 0.2% |
| 2026 | 3,938 | 8 | 0.2% |
| 2025 | 3,930 | 8 | 0.2% |
| 2024 | 3,922 | 8 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 3,914 | 5 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 3,909 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2021 | 3,908 | 18 | 0.46% |
| 2020 | 3,890 | 105 | 2.77% |
| 2019 | 3,785 | -24 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 3,809 | -18 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 3,827 | 15 | 0.39% |
| 2016 | 3,812 | -33 | -0.86% |
| 2015 | 3,845 | -28 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 3,873 | -45 | -1.15% |
| 2013 | 3,918 | -19 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 3,937 | -49 | -1.23% |
| 2011 | 3,986 | 55 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 3,931 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,846 | 131 | 3.53% |
| 1990 | 3,715 | -252 | -6.35% |
| 1980 | 3,967 | 83 | 2.14% |
| 1970 | 3,884 | 666 | 20.7% |
| 1960 | 3,218 | -8 | -0.25% |
| 1950 | 3,226 | 316 | 10.86% |
| 1940 | 2,910 | -1,052 | -26.55% |