Carroll County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Carroll County is located in Indiana with a total population of 20,443. It is the 70th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carroll County is 42.9 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carroll County is $64,003. This is 9% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $167,700. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Carroll County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Carroll County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.4%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.7%.