Carroll County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Carroll County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 28,526. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carroll County is 44.7 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carroll County is $55,187. This is 6% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $186,300. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $175,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Carroll County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.5%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (15.5% vs 8.8%).

Education

21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.0%.