Carroll County, Ohio Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. 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%.