Carroll County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Carroll County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 28,461. It is the 52nd most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carroll County is 41.6 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carroll County is $50,391. This is 25% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $122,100. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $256,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Carroll County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Carroll County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.7%.