Carroll County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Carroll County, Georgia has a population of 124,569, the 20th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $73,714 and the median home value is $255,100. The poverty rate is 15.4%.
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 | 122,187 | 124,569 | +1.9% |
| Median household income | $72,327 | $73,714 | +1.9% |
| Median home value | $227,500 | $255,100 | +12.1% |
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: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Carroll County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton | 27,392 | $54,379 | 25.4% | $311,100 |
| Bremen | 7,488 | $93,780 | 5.3% | $289,500 |
| Fairfield Plantation | 6,172 | $102,984 | 5.8% | $332,600 |
| Temple | 5,901 | $91,180 | 2.6% | $232,800 |
| Mount Zion | 2,433 | $53,750 | 16.1% | $231,000 |
| Bowdon | 2,006 | $65,337 | 18.4% | $167,500 |
| Whitesburg | 525 | $55,938 | 19.6% | $168,800 |
| Roopville | 467 | $78,036 | 7.3% | $231,300 |
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Population Overview
Carroll County is located in Georgia with a total population of 124,569. It is the 20th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Carroll County is 35.4 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Carroll County is $73,714. This is 5% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.4%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $255,100. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Carroll County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.2%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
23.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.8%.
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 Georgia 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, Georgia?
Carroll County has a population of 124,569, making it the 20th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Carroll County?
The median household income in Carroll County is $73,714 with a poverty rate of 15.4%.
How many cities are in Carroll County, Georgia?
Carroll County contains 8 Census-designated places.