Carroll County, Virginia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Carroll County, Virginia, 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, Virginia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Carroll County, Virginia. The estimated population of Carroll County, Virginia is 29,123 people, with a median age of 48.

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
29,123
 -2.63% -2.16%
2020
29,911
+0.37%
-
2019
29,801
+0.21%
-
2018
29,738
 -0.1% -
2017
29,767
 - -

Population of Carroll County, Virginia 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
93.8%
95%
 -1.26%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.2%
 +100.00%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4%
3.1%
 +29.03%
Asian
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
1.4%
 +21.43%
Other
0%
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, Virginia 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 48 -0.62% 46.5 -1.06% 50.5 +1.41%
2020 48.3 +1.47% 47 +1.73% 49.8 +1.22%
2019 47.6 +0.42% 46.2 +0.65% 49.2 +0.61%
2018 47.4 +0.85% 45.9 +2.23% 48.9 -0.2%
2017 47 - 44.9 - 49 -

The median age of Carroll County, Virginia 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 1,760 -34.36% 1,254 +17.5% 1,213 1,482
10 to 19 1,830 +9.9% 1,576 -30.25% 2,014 1,129
20 to 29 1,537 +7.31% 1,375 +4.55% 1,648 1,425
30 to 39 1,453 +27.29% 1,476 -6.76% 1,883 1,364
40 to 49 1,995 -34.79% 1,962 -12.28% 1,384 1,723
50 to 59 2,452 -13.83% 2,281 -3.16% 2,126 2,200
60 to 69 2,054 +8.13% 2,355 +3.79% 2,218 2,444
70+ 1,912 +21.82% 2,495 +1.42% 2,348 2,522

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Carroll County, Virginia is $45,220.00.

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
    $24,886.00
  • 25 to 44
    $53,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $52,500.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,208.00

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, Virginia is currently $59,606.00.

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.

1.51% 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
    26.25%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.89%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.15%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.18%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.02%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.51%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Carroll County is $26,254.00.

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, Virginia, 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
    6.71%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.79%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.11%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.86%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.53%

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 24,494.

Of those people, a total of 53.90% 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 51.10%.

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 1,209 52.70% 10.80%
20 to 24 years 1,404 82.90% 18.90%
25 to 29 years 1,669 80.00% 3.30%
30 to 34 years 1,467 86.20% 1.10%
35 to 44 years 2,996 78.10% 3.90%
45 to 54 years 3,947 75.70% 2.50%
55 to 59 years 2,270 49.40% 4.00%
60 to 64 years 2,417 59.00% 5.40%
65 to 74 years 4,192 18.80% 3.80%
75 years and over 2,923 4.90% 2.80%

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 23,538 53.50% 5.20%
Black or African American 193 65.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 87 73.60% 12.50%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 253 50.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 423 70.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 847 72.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 23,146 53.10% 5.40%

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 12,517, with median earnings of $31,173.00.

Women in Carroll County, Virginia earning approximately 85.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,517 $31,173.00
Male 6,598 $33,285.00
Female 5,919 $28,449.00

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 997 $50,731.00
Business and Financial 245 $36,131.00
Computer and Mathematical 87 $44,435.00
Architecture and Engineering 147 $44,223.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 262 $35,135.00
Legal 57 $0.00
Educational and Library 850 $42,301.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 78 $12,167.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,361 $35,128.00
Healthcare Support 413 $17,027.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 129 $40,685.00
Food Preparation and Serving 550 $14,143.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 450 $17,171.00
Personal Care and Service 321 $9,979.00
Sales 1,328 $22,438.00
Office and Administrative Support 973 $30,067.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 313 $2,499.00
Construction and Extraction 1,036 $41,417.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 425 $39,550.00
Production 1,319 $34,477.00
Transportation and Material Moving 437 $31,374.00

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 531 $52,471.00 466 $46,646.00
Business and Financial 81 $40,341.00 164 $35,952.00
Computer and Mathematical 40 $47,059.00 47 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 142 $44,054.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 137 $34,849.00 125 $35,372.00
Legal 57 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 253 $47,629.00 597 $41,745.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00 66 $11,833.00
Healthcare Practitioners 94 $60,417.00 1,267 $34,544.00
Healthcare Support 9 $0.00 404 $16,856.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 121 $41,008.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 197 $16,551.00 353 $11,118.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 359 $19,750.00 91 $16,875.00
Personal Care and Service 180 $14,688.00 141 $7,979.00
Sales 712 $24,286.00 616 $17,045.00
Office and Administrative Support 142 $32,222.00 831 $27,355.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 313 $2,499.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 950 $42,870.00 86 $29,491.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 425 $39,550.00 0 $0.00
Production 896 $42,713.00 423 $19,440.00
Transportation and Material Moving 357 $31,611.00 80 $31,122.00

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 12,127 households in Carroll County, with an average household size of 2.39 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 7,892 families in Carroll County with an average family size of 2.98 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 6,169 533 1,190 4,235
Average Household Size 2.95 3 3.66 1.14
Total Families 6,169 533 1,190 0
Average Household Size 2.92 2.78 3.33 0

Poverty

Of the 7,892 families in Carroll County, 10.10% 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 16,616 housing units in Carroll County, Virginia.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,127 72.98%
Vacant 4,489 27.02%

12.76% of the total 16,616 housing units in Carroll County are rental units. This is approximately 2,121 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,434 are occupied by the owner - or 56.78% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Carroll County is $585.00.

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
    572
  • Less than $500
    738
  • $500 to $999
    1,133
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    203
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    15
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    18
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    14

Property Value

The median value of a property in Carroll County is $117,400.00.

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
    1,243
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,815
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,975
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,611
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,215
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    436
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    93
  • $1,000,000 or more
    46

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
    1,366
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,003
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,669
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,500
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,915
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,218
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,956
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,333
  • 2010 to 2013
    656
  • 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
    453
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,169
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,713
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,792

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.

26.9 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
    286
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,281
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,715
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,037
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,392
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    358
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,226
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    683
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    664
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,137
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    764
  • 90 or more minutes
    247

Summary

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

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Places in Carroll County, Virginia

We have data for 9 places in Carroll County, Virginia. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.