Population 28,626 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Carroll County
Household size in Carroll County
| Period | Carroll County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.34 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.65 people per household, Carroll County sits right at the national average. The typical household here is bigger than in Arkansas overall, where it has 2.53 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.31, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Carroll County
| Period | Carroll County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.9 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.0 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Carroll County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 43.6, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Carroll County
| Period | Carroll County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Carroll County: 7.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Arkansas counties have a lower share of single-parent households: only three of 75.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Carroll County
Renters in Carroll County
| Period | Carroll County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.5% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.1% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.3% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Carroll County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 50.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 8.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Carroll County
| Period | Carroll County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.3% of the housing in Carroll County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Carroll County
| Period | Carroll County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Carroll County are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Carroll County
| Period | Carroll County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $556 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $660 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $622 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $832 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$276 | +$346 | +$606 |
The median renter in Carroll County pays $832 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $276 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Carroll County
Bachelor's degrees in Carroll County
| Period | Carroll County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Carroll County: 18.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Carroll County
| Period | Carroll County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.3% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.7% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.6% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.2% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Carroll County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Carroll County has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Arkansas counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Carroll County
| Period | Carroll County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in Carroll County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Carroll County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | 2.65 | 44.3 | 7.0% | 22.5% | 17.3% | 1987 | $832 | 18.9% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| Boone County | 2.50 | 43.0 | 7.8% | 29.2% | 12.3% | 1986 | $737 | 17.0% | 92.5% | 2.7% |
| Benton County | 2.75 | 36.8 | 10.3% | 33.0% | 8.8% | 2000 | $1,374 | 38.4% | 90.2% | 3.1% |
| Marion County | 2.24 | 50.8 | 6.0% | 18.7% | 20.0% | 1986 | $844 | 14.9% | 85.6% | 4.9% |
| Baxter County | 2.22 | 51.0 | 9.2% | 24.8% | 13.5% | 1986 | $838 | 19.2% | 89.6% | 6.2% |
| Delaware County | 2.47 | 46.8 | 10.8% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1988 | $892 | 19.3% | 88.0% | 4.8% |
| Mayes County | 2.59 | 41.0 | 11.2% | 25.6% | 14.9% | 1983 | $870 | 18.3% | 89.8% | 6.6% |
| Fulton County | 2.54 | 49.0 | 7.7% | 15.3% | 22.5% | 1985 | $640 | 16.0% | 88.4% | 4.9% |
| Rogers County | 2.67 | 39.9 | 10.6% | 22.2% | 6.7% | 1992 | $1,146 | 26.7% | 92.7% | 4.7% |
| Randolph County | 2.60 | 41.0 | 13.7% | 26.5% | 14.4% | 1981 | $753 | 11.2% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| Osage County | 2.57 | 43.6 | 10.2% | 21.7% | 11.5% | 1983 | $820 | 22.7% | 90.0% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Carroll County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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