North Carrollton, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 538, North Carrollton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

North Carrollton is a small community located in Mississippi, within Carroll County. The total population is 538. It ranks as the 258th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Carrollton is 33.6 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 28.8% of the population under 18, North Carrollton has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 16.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North Carrollton is $15,263. This is 73% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 81% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 58.6%. This is 210% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $117,500. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $169,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 53.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in North Carrollton is Black or African American, making up 54.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 45.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (54.6% vs 36.3%).

Education

14.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Carrollton, Mississippi is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.