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
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 | 20,443 | 20,535 | +0.5% |
| Median household income | $64,003 | $65,645 | +2.6% |
| Median home value | $167,700 | $180,900 | +7.9% |
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
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Carroll County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delphi | 2,927 | $59,972 | 9.6% | $141,300 |
| Flora | 2,114 | $51,429 | 13.8% | $158,200 |
| Camden | 585 | $53,000 | 10.1% | $107,700 |
| Burlington | 562 | $75,833 | 5.2% | $146,300 |
| Yeoman | 235 | $49,861 | 9.8% | $128,700 |
| Deer Creek | 183 | $60,625 | 8.7% | $111,900 |
| Rockfield | 144 | N/A | 16.0% | $69,600 |
| Burrows | 138 | $70,500 | 0.0% | $94,000 |
| Bringhurst | 98 | N/A | 4.1% | $60,500 |
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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.