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Carroll County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Carroll County, Indiana has a population of 20,535, the 70th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $65,645 and the median home value is $180,900. The poverty rate is 8.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Carroll County Quick Facts

Population 20,535
Median Household Income $65,645
Median Home Value $180,900
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Unemployment Rate 3.1%
Median Age 43.2 years
Homeownership Rate 82.2%
Affordability Ratio 2.8x
Bachelor's Degree+ 17.2%
High School Graduation 89.6%
Cities/Places 9
Population 20,535 70th of 92
Median Income $65,645 9% lower than state
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Unemployment 3.1%

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.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population20,44320,535+0.5%
Median household income$64,003$65,645+2.6%
Median home value$167,700$180,900+7.9%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.6%
$25K-$50K 23.8%
$50K-$100K 33.1%
$100K+ 29.5%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.4%
$10K-$15K
3.4%
$15K-$20K
4.1%
$20K-$25K
2.7%
$25K-$30K
2.6%
$30K-$35K
5.5%
$35K-$40K
5.9%
$40K-$45K
4.1%
$45K-$50K
5.6%
$50K-$60K
7.5%
$60K-$75K
12.4%
$75K-$100K
13.2%
$100K-$125K
9.5%
$125K-$150K
8.7%
$150K-$200K
6.1%
$200K+
5.2%

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%
63.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.2%
Renter 17.8%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.8x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $890/mo 16.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

14out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Carroll County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Delphi2,927$59,9729.6%$141,300
Flora2,114$51,42913.8%$158,200
Camden585$53,00010.1%$107,700
Burlington562$75,8335.2%$146,300
Yeoman235$49,8619.8%$128,700
Deer Creek183$60,6258.7%$111,900
Rockfield144N/A16.0%$69,600
Burrows138$70,5000.0%$94,000
Bringhurst98N/A4.1%$60,500

Population Overview

Carroll County is located in Indiana with a total population of 20,535. It is the 70th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carroll County is 43.2 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carroll County is $65,645. This is 9% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $180,900. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Carroll County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Carroll County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.6%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.6%.

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 Indiana 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, Indiana?

Carroll County has a population of 20,535, making it the 70th most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Carroll County?

The median household income in Carroll County is $65,645 with a poverty rate of 8.8%.

How many cities are in Carroll County, Indiana?

Carroll County contains 9 Census-designated places.