Carroll County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Name: Carroll County, Missouri Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Carroll County, Missouri has a population of 8,459, the 95th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $61,712 and the median home value is $110,500. The poverty rate is 10.8%.

Carroll County Quick Facts

Population 8,459

Median Household Income $61,712

Median Home Value $110,500

Poverty Rate 10.8%

Unemployment Rate 5.2%

Median Age 43.7 years

Homeownership Rate 72.6%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.2%

High School Graduation 89.6%

Cities/Places 7

Population 8,459 95th of 115

Median Income $61,712 10% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.8%

Unemployment 5.2%

Median Household Income

Carroll

$61,712

$68,920

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Carroll

$110,500

$215,600

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.2%

$25K-$50K 21.2%

$50K-$100K 37.1%

$100K+ 23.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.0%

$10K-$15K

1.8%

$15K-$20K

4.9%

$20K-$25K

7.6%

$25K-$30K

4.6%

$30K-$35K

4.7%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

8.2%

$60K-$75K

13.9%

$75K-$100K

15.0%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

5.4%

$150K-$200K

5.1%

$200K+

2.9%

Employment

5.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

58.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.6%

Renter 27.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.1%

18-34

18.5%

35-54

23.4%

55-74

26.3%

75+

9.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 39 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Carroll County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Carrollton	3,335	$53,160	16.4%	$101,800
Norborne	682	$64,750	10.1%	$83,000
Hale	535	$50,313	8.2%	$76,000
Bosworth	199	$50,250	7.5%	$43,300
Bogard	174	$60,833	10.3%	$71,000
Tina	143	$54,063	28.7%	$95,000
De Witt	61	N/A	34.4%	$41,700

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Population Overview

Carroll County is located in Missouri with a total population of 8,459. It is the 95th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carroll County is 43.7 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carroll County is $61,712. This is 10% lower than the state median of $68,920. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $110,500. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Carroll County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Carroll County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% 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) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Missouri 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, Missouri?

Carroll County has a population of 8,459, making it the 95th most populous county in Missouri.

What is the median income in Carroll County?

The median household income in Carroll County is $61,712 with a poverty rate of 10.8%.

How many cities are in Carroll County, Missouri?

Carroll County contains 7 Census-designated places.