Population 9,686 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Carroll County
Household size in Carroll County
| Period | Carroll County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.32 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Carroll County is a place of small households, averaging 2.28 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.61, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Mississippi's 82 counties, only six have smaller households.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.2 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.3 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.2 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.2, Carroll County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 41.0 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Mississippi counties are older: only two of 82.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in Carroll County (15.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Mississippi. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.6 points, even as the national share fell.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Carroll County is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About two-thirds of owners (67.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.3 points, 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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Carroll County: 18.9% of homes are empty, 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 is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Carroll County are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of Mississippi. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $474 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $466 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $446 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $631 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$157 | +$315 | +$606 |
The median renter in Carroll County pays $631 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $157 a month from 2006–10, a 33% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 21.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northeast.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Carroll County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 20.7%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 4.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southwest.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.9% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.6% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.1% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Carroll County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 7.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.7 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Carroll County has been low: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. No other Mississippi county has lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 10.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | 2.28 | 48.2 | 15.1% | 16.3% | 18.9% | 1985 | $631 | 20.7% | 83.0% | 1.7% |
| Montgomery County | 2.29 | 44.1 | 12.5% | 24.2% | 24.1% | 1982 | $833 | 18.7% | 82.3% | 6.6% |
| Leflore County | 2.70 | 34.6 | 24.4% | 47.6% | 19.2% | 1973 | $770 | 21.5% | 82.5% | 16.1% |
| Sunflower County | 2.74 | 37.3 | 24.5% | 45.1% | 15.9% | 1978 | $698 | 16.6% | 76.6% | 11.6% |
| Choctaw County | 2.30 | 44.3 | 12.4% | 20.6% | 20.0% | 1979 | $674 | 20.0% | 86.6% | 10.1% |
| Webster County | 2.41 | 40.2 | 9.3% | 23.9% | 19.3% | 1983 | $644 | 21.3% | 86.6% | 5.4% |
| Oktibbeha County | 2.13 | 30.6 | 9.4% | 52.0% | 15.1% | 1994 | $936 | 48.1% | 91.7% | 5.6% |
| Washington County | 2.57 | 38.3 | 21.4% | 39.8% | 16.0% | 1974 | $898 | 21.8% | 81.1% | 6.0% |
| Chicot County | 2.36 | 43.3 | 16.5% | 30.8% | 22.3% | 1980 | $719 | 18.8% | 83.6% | 8.0% |
| Lowndes County | 2.51 | 39.8 | 16.6% | 38.7% | 14.4% | 1982 | $927 | 28.0% | 89.6% | 6.5% |
| Bradley County | 2.71 | 41.9 | 12.2% | 34.0% | 23.4% | 1976 | $691 | 15.3% | 85.4% | 6.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Monroe County, AR · Jeff Davis County, GA · Jeff Davis County, TX · Jefferson County, FL · Jefferson County, IA · Jefferson County, KS · Jones County, SD · Kalawao County, HI · Modoc County, CA · Monona County, IA
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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