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 $62,955 with a poverty rate of 12.5%. The median age in Carrollton is 32.7 years: 29.9 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carrollton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,274 | 84.19% |
| Other race | 313 | 8.05% |
| Two or more races | 198 | 5.09% |
| Black or African American | 104 | 2.67% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,414 | 2.63 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Non Family | 618 | 1.21 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Married | 467 | 4.37 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Female | 254 | 3.05 | 10.2 | 89.8 |
| Male | 75 | 2.05 | 64 | 36 |
3.73
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
48.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 236 | 9.96% |
| Associates Degree | 120 | 5.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13 | 0.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 29 | 1.22% |
| High School Graduate | 856 | 36.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 204 | 8.61% |
| Some College | 911 | 38.46% |
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 | 2,171 | 1,856 | 42 |
| Other Race | 112 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 112 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| Black | 25 | 12 | 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 white people with a rate of 1.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,509 | $69,107 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,423 | $32,750 | $21,886 |
| Overall | $33,066 | $0 | $24,020 |
| Some College | $30,588 | $0 | $35,294 |
$33,066
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$24,020
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.69% of Carrollton residents speak only English, while 8.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,132 | 400 | 12.77% |
| Multiple | 198 | 61 | 30.81% |
| Black | 84 | 5 | 5.95% |
12.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.77%
Male Poverty Rate
14.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carrollton is Multiple, with 30.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carrollton is Black, with 5.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.9% |
| High School | 14.14% |
| Some College | 8.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.27% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,091 | $71,131 |
| Households | $48,333 | $62,955 |
| Married Families | $94,485 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,038 | $52,423 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
239
Number of Veterans
187
Male Veterans
52
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 107 |
| First Gulf War | 105 |
| Vietnam | 64 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 84 |
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 239 | 10.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
8%
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
59.68%
Born in Carrollton
96.81%
Native Born
3.19%
Foreign Born
3.19%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.81% of Carrollton residents were born in the United States, with 59.68% having been born in Kentucky. 3.19% 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% |