Population 126,021 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Carrollton
Household size in Carrollton
| Period | Carrollton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Carrollton average 2.63 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the Dallas area as a whole, where it has 2.87 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.78, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Carrollton
| Period | Carrollton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.0 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.2 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.6 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Carrollton are younger than 39.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Dallas area as a whole, where the median age is 36.7. The median age has climbed from 35.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Carrollton
| Period | Carrollton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Carrollton: 8.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Carrollton
Renters in Carrollton
| Period | Carrollton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.3% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.4% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.6% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Carrollton than nationally: 41.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 39.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Carrollton
| Period | Carrollton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Carrollton: just 5.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Carrollton has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Texas cities.
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 Carrollton
| Period | Carrollton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Carrollton has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
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 Carrollton
| Period | Carrollton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,122 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,159 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,390 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,917 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$795 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Carrollton pays $1,917 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $795 a month from 2006–10, a 71% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the south.
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 Carrollton
Bachelor's degrees in Carrollton
| Period | Carrollton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.3% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.5% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.1% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Carrollton than nationally: 44.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.4 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
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 Carrollton
| Period | Carrollton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.1% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.1% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.3% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.6% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Carrollton never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The Dallas area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Carrollton
| Period | Carrollton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Carrollton has been strong: just 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Carrollton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton | 2.63 | 39.6 | 8.5% | 41.6% | 5.6% | 1989 | $1,917 | 44.1% | 87.6% | 3.4% |
| Hebron | 2.62 | 37.8 | 7.2% | 42.1% | 6.6% | 2011 | $1,847 | 72.2% | 95.6% | 3.1% |
| Addison | 1.68 | 36.1 | 6.1% | 82.8% | 6.7% | 1997 | $1,818 | 60.6% | 94.3% | 2.9% |
| Farmers Branch | 2.32 | 33.3 | 8.3% | 55.9% | 8.0% | 1993 | $1,886 | 57.4% | 89.7% | 1.5% |
| The Colony | 2.52 | 38.8 | 7.8% | 41.5% | 5.3% | 2003 | $2,148 | 55.4% | 95.6% | 4.2% |
| Coppell | 2.70 | 41.2 | 9.1% | 38.5% | 4.0% | 1994 | $2,231 | 68.6% | 97.4% | 2.4% |
| Lewisville | 2.60 | 36.0 | 12.0% | 56.3% | 5.7% | 1992 | $1,828 | 34.5% | 87.9% | 4.0% |
| Plano | 2.64 | 41.4 | 8.0% | 42.6% | 5.9% | 1993 | $2,130 | 60.4% | 94.0% | 4.0% |
| Richardson | 2.50 | 36.1 | 9.6% | 50.6% | 6.4% | 1988 | $1,925 | 58.2% | 92.8% | 5.2% |
| Irving | 2.80 | 33.7 | 11.4% | 61.9% | 8.0% | 1985 | $1,694 | 43.0% | 81.3% | 4.3% |
| Flower Mound | 2.80 | 43.8 | 6.6% | 19.5% | 3.2% | 1999 | $2,403 | 65.6% | 97.5% | 3.3% |
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 Carrollton. 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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