Carroll County, Illinois Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Carroll County, Illinois, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Carroll County, Illinois. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Carroll County, Illinois. The estimated population of Carroll County, Illinois is 15,586 people, with a median age of 47.3.

We can look at the total population in Carroll County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,586
+8.25%
+6.00%
2020
14,398
 -0.47% -
2019
14,466
 -0.66% -
2018
14,562
 -0.97% -
2017
14,704
 - -

Population of Carroll County, Illinois by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
89.4%
93.4%
 -4.28%
Black/African American
2.9%
1.2%
 +141.67%
Native
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Hispanic
4%
3.6%
 +11.11%
Asian
0.8%
0.7%
 +14.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
1%
 +150.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Carroll County, Illinois by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.3 -1.46% 46.9 +0.43% 47.6 -3.45%
2020 48 -0.62% 46.7 -1.06% 49.3 +0.61%
2019 48.3 +0.84% 47.2 +1.29% 49 +0.41%
2018 47.9 +1.05% 46.6 0% 48.8 +1.46%
2017 47.4 - 46.6 - 48.1 -

The median age of Carroll County, Illinois gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 742 +17.71% 728 +3.91% 872 751
10 to 19 871 +1.51% 825 +14.12% 873 911
20 to 29 745 +6.72% 715 +8.17% 796 772
30 to 39 671 +21.95% 743 +4.07% 830 767
40 to 49 920 -1.88% 820 +2.92% 899 839
50 to 59 1,124 +4.76% 1,147 -8.12% 1,161 1,052
60 to 69 1,190 -0.64% 1,135 +6.59% 1,182 1,211
70+ 1,025 +18.83% 1,303 +10.24% 1,229 1,441

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Carroll County, Illinois is $54,959.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Carroll County.

  • Under 25
    $30,875.00
  • 25 to 44
    $59,243.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,146.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,124.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Carroll County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Carroll County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Carroll County, Illinois is currently $70,684.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.44% of households in Carroll County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Carroll County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.35%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.70%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.35%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.21%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.35%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.59%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.44%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Carroll County is $28,567.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Carroll County by the total population of Carroll County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Carroll County, Illinois, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Carroll County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.27%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.11%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.89%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.04%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.70%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Carroll County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Carroll County over the age of 16 is 12,934.

Of those people, a total of 52.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Carroll County is 50.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 755 38.70% 9.60%
20 to 24 years 785 87.30% 8.60%
25 to 29 years 783 78.80% 6.80%
30 to 34 years 758 66.00% 2.80%
35 to 44 years 1,687 67.20% 5.70%
45 to 54 years 1,834 76.60% 7.20%
55 to 59 years 1,269 73.90% 0.30%
60 to 64 years 1,144 55.30% 3.60%
65 to 74 years 2,249 23.50% 1.50%
75 years and over 1,670 5.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Carroll County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 12,017 54.10% 4.90%
Black or African American 457 12.50% 15.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 44 40.90% 0.00%
Asian 105 52.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 79 70.90% 17.90%
Two or more races 232 59.10% 5.10%
Hispanic or Latino 428 53.30% 5.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,795 54.30% 4.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Carroll County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Carroll County is 6,479, with median earnings of $33,575.00.

Women in Carroll County, Illinois earning approximately 68.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,479 $33,575.00
Male 3,314 $41,609.00
Female 3,165 $28,456.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 663 $53,802.00
Business and Financial 159 $53,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 43 $60,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 130 $86,071.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $70,000.00
Community and Social Service 117 $45,551.00
Legal 26 $0.00
Educational and Library 361 $30,759.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 135 $15,994.00
Healthcare Practitioners 370 $53,409.00
Healthcare Support 260 $20,731.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 22 $14,000.00
Law Enforcement 89 $44,583.00
Food Preparation and Serving 280 $11,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 188 $20,263.00
Personal Care and Service 86 $4,868.00
Sales 513 $17,150.00
Office and Administrative Support 764 $30,958.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 54 $35,761.00
Construction and Extraction 241 $49,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 212 $42,857.00
Production 1,052 $34,932.00
Transportation and Material Moving 387 $41,442.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 447 $56,607.00 216 $46,429.00
Business and Financial 61 $60,563.00 98 $48,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 37 $60,625.00 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 123 $85,759.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $58,750.00 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 26 $29,444.00 91 $45,699.00
Legal 0 $0.00 26 $0.00
Educational and Library 38 $52,857.00 323 $30,670.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 35 $4,464.00 100 $16,307.00
Healthcare Practitioners 39 $57,321.00 331 $47,917.00
Healthcare Support 2 $0.00 258 $20,692.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 22 $14,000.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 46 $56,250.00 43 $26,493.00
Food Preparation and Serving 124 $9,531.00 156 $13,649.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 137 $20,764.00 51 $17,813.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00 82 $5,000.00
Sales 249 $43,125.00 264 $14,817.00
Office and Administrative Support 123 $40,707.00 641 $29,476.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 41 $36,467.00 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 232 $51,111.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 198 $48,750.00 14 $0.00
Production 735 $40,827.00 317 $29,489.00
Transportation and Material Moving 369 $43,083.00 18 $11,875.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,299 households in Carroll County, with an average household size of 2.34 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,804 families in Carroll County with an average family size of 3.01 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,144 212 448 2,495
Average Household Size 2.93 3.91 3.77 1.2
Total Families 3,144 212 448 0
Average Household Size 2.92 3.46 3.41 0

Poverty

Of the 3,804 families in Carroll County, 7.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Carroll County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,195 housing units in Carroll County, Illinois.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,299 76.86%
Vacant 1,896 23.14%

13.61% of the total 8,195 housing units in Carroll County are rental units. This is approximately 1,115 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,945 are occupied by the owner - or 60.34% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Carroll County is $701.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Carroll County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    239
  • Less than $500
    203
  • $500 to $999
    725
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    158
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    29
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Carroll County is $100,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Carroll County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    730
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,727
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    901
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    622
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    508
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    279
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    148
  • $1,000,000 or more
    30

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Carroll County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Carroll County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,888
  • 1940 to 1949
    491
  • 1950 to 1959
    843
  • 1960 to 1969
    682
  • 1970 to 1979
    792
  • 1980 to 1989
    660
  • 1990 to 1999
    799
  • 2000 to 2009
    876
  • 2010 to 2013
    164
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Carroll County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    269
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,088
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,396
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,546

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Carroll County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Carroll County that commute to work in a particular way.

23.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Carroll County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    671
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    951
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    674
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    692
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    724
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    340
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    712
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    263
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    262
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    328
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    244
  • 90 or more minutes
    154

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Carroll County, Illinois in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Carroll County, Illinois

We have data for 17 places in Carroll County, Illinois. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.