Carroll County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Carroll County, Ohio has a population of 26,731, the 80th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $64,675 and the median home value is $174,500. The poverty rate is 12.5%.
Carroll County Quick Facts
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: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Carroll County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton | 3,073 | $65,755 | 11.5% | $129,400 |
| Malvern | 1,687 | $28,327 | 27.8% | $117,800 |
| Lake Mohawk | 1,372 | $81,538 | 2.9% | $251,200 |
| Pekin | 405 | $52,333 | 0.0% | $88,400 |
| Sherrodsville | 317 | $70,714 | 5.4% | $81,300 |
| Dellroy | 253 | $55,500 | 7.9% | $114,900 |
| Leesville | 241 | $52,143 | 22.8% | $70,200 |
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Population Overview
Carroll County is located in Ohio with a total population of 26,731. It is the 80th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Carroll County is 45.5 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Carroll County is $64,675. This is 7% lower than the state median of $69,680. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $174,500. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Carroll County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Carroll County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.
Education
14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.8%.
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 Ohio 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, Ohio?
Carroll County has a population of 26,731, making it the 80th most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Carroll County?
The median household income in Carroll County is $64,675 with a poverty rate of 12.5%.
How many cities are in Carroll County, Ohio?
Carroll County contains 7 Census-designated places.