Carroll County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Carroll County, Tennessee has a population of 28,641, the 52nd most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $51,787 and the median home value is $142,400. The poverty rate is 17.0%.

Carroll County Quick Facts

Population 28,641

Median Household Income $51,78790% MOE ±$2,267

Median Home Value $142,40090% MOE ±$10,435

Poverty Rate 17.0%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.5%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Median Age 41.3 years90% MOE ±0.9 years

Homeownership Rate 74.5%90% MOE ±3.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.1%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.2%

Cities/Places 9

Population 28,641 52nd of 95

Median Income $51,787 26% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.0%

Unemployment 4.5%

How Carroll County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	27,886	28,641	+2.7%
Median household income	$52,474	$51,787	No clear change (-1.3%)
Median home value¹	$108,672	$142,400	+31.0%
Median gross rent	$766	$755	No clear change (-1.4%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Carroll

$51,787

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Carroll

$142,400

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.2%

$25K-$50K 23.8%

$50K-$100K 31.5%

$100K+ 20.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.2%

$10K-$15K

5.1%

$15K-$20K

7.7%

$20K-$25K

5.2%

$25K-$30K

3.1%

$30K-$35K

6.8%

$35K-$40K

5.4%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

5.2%

$50K-$60K

8.6%

$60K-$75K

8.1%

$75K-$100K

14.8%

$100K-$125K

6.2%

$125K-$150K

5.2%

$150K-$200K

5.0%

$200K+

4.1%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

53.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.5%

Renter 25.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $755/mo 17.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.1%

18-34

21.3%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

25.5%

75+

8.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Carroll County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Huntingdon	4,441	$51,969	20.1%	$160,500
Bruceton	1,431	$45,469	19.1%	$131,300
Atwood	1,108	$35,446	22.3%	$91,000
Trezevant	980	$68,750	13.9%	$96,300
Clarksburg	895	$76,250	17.2%	$152,500
Hollow Rock	739	$40,000	27.3%	$89,100
McLemoresville	391	$56,543	2.8%	$107,500
Lavinia	82	N/A	0.0%	$127,100
Yuma	54	$49,250	42.6%	N/A

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Population Overview

Carroll County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 28,641. It is the 52nd most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carroll County is 41.3 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carroll County is $51,787. This is 26% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $142,400. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Carroll County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Carroll County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.2%.

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 Tennessee 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, Tennessee?

Carroll County has a population of 28,641, making it the 52nd most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Carroll County?

The median household income in Carroll County is $51,787 with a poverty rate of 17.0%.

How many cities are in Carroll County, Tennessee?

Carroll County contains 9 Census-designated places.