Population 7,658 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Central Carrollton
Household size in Central Carrollton
| Period | Central Carrollton | Carrollton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 2.78 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.01 | 2.80 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.63 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.45 | −0.15 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Central Carrollton run small, averaging 2.43 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.88 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the center.
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 Central Carrollton
| Period | Central Carrollton | Carrollton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3 | 35.6 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.9 | 37.0 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.8 | 38.2 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.0 | 39.6 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +4.0 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Central Carrollton are younger than 39.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.3, as it has 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 Central Carrollton
| Period | Central Carrollton | Carrollton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 12.1% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 10.7% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 9.2% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 8.5% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Central Carrollton (9.8%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Still, single parents are more common here than in Carrollton overall (8.5%).
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 Central Carrollton
Renters in Central Carrollton
| Period | Central Carrollton | Carrollton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0% | 35.6% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.9% | 39.3% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.9% | 42.4% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.4% | 41.6% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.4 pts | +6.0 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Central Carrollton: 54.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly four in ten owners (38.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 13.4 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 Central Carrollton
| Period | Central Carrollton | Carrollton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 7.6% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 6.1% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 4.4% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.6% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Central Carrollton: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Carrollton as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is up 1.4 points from 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 Central Carrollton
| Period | Central Carrollton | Carrollton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1985 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1985 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1986 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1989 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in Central Carrollton are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the east has the oldest housing.
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 Central Carrollton
| Period | Central Carrollton | Carrollton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,074 | $1,122 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,084 | $1,159 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,447 | $1,390 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,738 | $1,917 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$665 | +$795 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Central Carrollton runs $1,738 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in Carrollton overall ($1,917). Rents are up $665 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 38.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Central Carrollton
Bachelor's degrees in Central Carrollton
| Period | Central Carrollton | Carrollton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0% | 37.6% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.4% | 36.3% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.5% | 38.5% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.2% | 44.1% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Central Carrollton as nationally: 33.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in Carrollton overall (44.1%). The share with a degree is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Central Carrollton
| Period | Central Carrollton | Carrollton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.2% | 86.1% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.0% | 85.1% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.3% | 86.3% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.6% | 87.6% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Central Carrollton never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 Central Carrollton
| Period | Central Carrollton | Carrollton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 5.7% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 5.8% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 3.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 3.4% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Central Carrollton has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.7 points, mirroring the country. 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).
Central Carrollton compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Carrollton | 2.43 | 39.0 | 9.8% | 54.4% | 5.8% | 1985 | $1,738 | 33.2% | 84.6% | 2.9% |
| Northwest Dallas | 2.47 | 40.2 | 10.9% | 53.6% | 5.5% | 1998 | $2,112 | 53.9% | 94.7% | 8.1% |
| Original Town | 2.96 | 33.3 | 12.7% | 54.9% | 4.9% | 1983 | $1,741 | 27.9% | 69.4% | 3.6% |
| Southwest Carrollton | 2.46 | 39.4 | 6.9% | 57.7% | 6.6% | 1983 | $1,851 | 40.0% | 86.6% | 1.3% |
| North Central Dallas | 2.70 | 40.7 | 7.6% | 35.8% | 5.4% | 1991 | $1,841 | 45.2% | 88.4% | 4.3% |
| Far North Dallas-Carrollton | 2.66 | 39.5 | 14.7% | 33.0% | 5.9% | 1984 | $1,748 | 44.0% | 88.8% | 2.9% |
| Northeast Dallas | 2.56 | 40.5 | 6.7% | 29.5% | 5.8% | 1999 | $1,799 | 59.4% | 92.7% | 2.5% |
| Valley Ranch | 2.51 | 33.8 | 10.5% | 70.5% | 10.0% | 1994 | $1,855 | 73.8% | 97.2% | 4.5% |
| Far North Dallas | 2.20 | 38.2 | 9.8% | 67.1% | 8.9% | 1987 | $1,620 | 52.8% | 91.1% | 4.4% |
| Preston Hollow | 2.95 | 35.6 | 16.6% | 45.7% | 10.5% | 1972 | $1,800 | 37.1% | 72.5% | 4.8% |
| The Ws | 2.87 | 41.2 | 8.5% | 24.7% | 4.6% | 1981 | $2,185 | 27.8% | 91.9% | 7.4% |
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 Central 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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