Carroll County, Arkansas Demographics 2026
Carroll County, Arkansas has a population of 28,626, the 23rd most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $54,230 and the median home value is $210,400. The poverty rate is 17.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Carroll County Quick Facts
How Carroll County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,526 | 28,626 | +0.4% |
| Median household income | $55,187 | $54,230 | -1.7% |
| Median home value | $186,300 | $210,400 | +12.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 51 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Carroll County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berryville | 5,707 | $42,283 | 22.8% | $165,400 |
| Green Forest | 3,112 | $49,918 | 10.2% | $143,200 |
| Holiday Island | 2,480 | $53,391 | 3.1% | $227,100 |
| Eureka Springs | 2,433 | $38,425 | 12.2% | $245,300 |
| Oak Grove | 285 | $45,313 | 14.0% | $166,400 |
| Beaver | 121 | $58,250 | 3.3% | $235,700 |
| Blue Eye | 33 | $45,000 | 45.5% | $60,000 |
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Population Overview
Carroll County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 28,626. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Carroll County is 44.5 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Carroll County is $54,230. This is 11% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $210,400. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $188,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Carroll County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.7%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (15.7% vs 9.0%).
Education
20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Carroll County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arkansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Carroll County, Arkansas?
Carroll County has a population of 28,626, making it the 23rd most populous county in Arkansas.
What is the median income in Carroll County?
The median household income in Carroll County is $54,230 with a poverty rate of 17.2%.
How many cities are in Carroll County, Arkansas?
Carroll County contains 7 Census-designated places.