Carroll County, MD

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Carroll County Overview

173,225
TOTAL POPULATION
86,406
MALE POPULATION
86,819
FEMALE POPULATION
99.52
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.48
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$49,434
PER CAPITA INCOME
$132,514
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$111,672
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,824
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
94,598
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Carroll County Area Codes

Race in Carroll County

The most populous races in Carroll County are White / Caucasian (153,236 | 88.5%), Hispanic or Latino (7,169 | 4.1%), and Two or more Races (7,044 | 4.1%).
Race in Carroll County
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,8462.2%
Black / African American6,4873.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific440.0%
Hispanic or Latino7,1694.1%
Native / Alaskan3870.2%
White / Caucasian153,23688.5%
Two or more Races7,0444.1%
Some other Race2,1811.3%
Total173,225100.0%

Ancestry in Carroll County

The most populous ancestries reported in Carroll County are German (41,946 | 24.2%), Irish (30,046 | 17.3%), English (21,934 | 12.7%), American (20,622 | 11.9%), and Italian (14,013 | 8.1%), together accounting for 74.2% of all Carroll County residents.
Ancestry in Carroll County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan220.0%
African4590.3%
Albanian120.0%
American20,62211.9%
Arab2630.2%
Argentinean2680.2%
Armenian770.0%
Australian340.0%
Austrian3050.2%
Basque260.0%
Belgian480.0%
Bhutanese2790.2%
Blackfeet910.1%
Bolivian900.1%
Brazilian1580.1%
British1,2530.7%
Bulgarian1150.1%
Burmese7580.4%
Canadian1850.1%
Cape Verdean1210.1%
Carpatho Rusyn410.0%
Celtic990.1%
Central American1,8411.1%
Central American Indian530.0%
Cherokee3270.2%
Cheyenne80.0%
Chilean790.1%
Chippewa10.0%
Choctaw450.0%
Colombian1570.1%
Costa Rican190.0%
Creek420.0%
Croatian1420.1%
Cuban5070.3%
Czech6210.4%
Czechoslovakian2930.2%
Danish4100.2%
Dominican2210.1%
Dutch1,5450.9%
Eastern European8460.5%
Ecuadorian2150.1%
Egyptian90.0%
English21,93412.7%
Estonian140.0%
Ethiopian250.0%
European3,3781.9%
Filipino600.0%
Finnish1410.1%
French3,0361.8%
French American Indian10.0%
French Canadian6330.4%
German41,94624.2%
German Russian420.0%
Greek1,1810.7%
Guatemalan2970.2%
Guyanese270.0%
Haitian1600.1%
Honduran1870.1%
Hungarian7480.4%
Icelander60.0%
Indian (Asian)1,0560.6%
Indonesian710.0%
Iranian380.0%
Irish30,04617.3%
Iroquois40.0%
Israeli1200.1%
Italian14,0138.1%
Jamaican2270.1%
Japanese400.0%
Korean9810.6%
Laotian860.1%
Latvian210.0%
Lebanese1740.1%
Liberian340.0%
Lithuanian7250.4%
Lumbee240.0%
Maltese50.0%
Mexican1,6851.0%
Mexican American Indian400.0%
Moroccan320.0%
Native Hawaiian490.0%
Navajo60.0%
New Zealander250.0%
Nicaraguan600.0%
Nigerian750.0%
Northern European1500.1%
Norwegian1,0060.6%
Okinawan310.0%
Pakistani1480.1%
Panamanian3650.2%
Paraguayan260.0%
Pennsylvania German1690.1%
Peruvian2410.1%
Polish7,8654.5%
Portuguese3770.2%
Potawatomi50.0%
Puerto Rican1,2300.7%
Romanian1530.1%
Russian1,8341.1%
Salvadoran9130.5%
Scandinavian6760.4%
Scotch-Irish1,5430.9%
Scottish3,8372.2%
Serbian430.0%
Sioux10.0%
Slavic1120.1%
Slovak5000.3%
Slovene540.0%
South African590.0%
South American1,1300.6%
Soviet Union150.0%
Spaniard2130.1%
Spanish1640.1%
Sri Lankan3410.2%
Subsaharan African1,0920.6%
Swedish9950.6%
Swiss2620.2%
Syrian230.0%
Thai8610.5%
Tongan200.0%
Turkish1580.1%
Ukrainian7740.4%
Venezuelan540.0%
Welsh1,3410.8%
Yugoslavian480.0%
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Immigrants in Carroll County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Carroll County came from Asia (2,935 | 1.7%), Latin America (2,362 | 1.4%), Europe (1,863 | 1.1%), Central America (1,508 | 0.9%), and South Central Asia (968 | 0.6%), together accounting for 5.6% of all Carroll County residents.
Immigrants in Carroll County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan110.0%
Africa6750.4%
Argentina1990.1%
Armenia260.0%
Asia2,9351.7%
Austria100.0%
Bahamas40.0%
Belarus430.0%
Belgium120.0%
Bolivia260.0%
Brazil510.0%
Bulgaria680.0%
Cambodia130.0%
Cameroon1620.1%
Canada1880.1%
Caribbean3190.2%
Central America1,5080.9%
Chile50.0%
China4450.3%
Colombia1550.1%
Costa Rica190.0%
Croatia320.0%
Cuba1100.1%
Czechoslovakia1350.1%
Dominican Republic760.0%
Eastern Africa1160.1%
Eastern Asia9510.5%
Eastern Europe9670.6%
Ecuador110.0%
Egypt980.1%
El Salvador7230.4%
England2260.1%
Europe1,8631.1%
Germany2270.1%
Greece980.1%
Guatemala1160.1%
Guyana240.0%
Haiti290.0%
Honduras1190.1%
Hong Kong250.0%
Hungary30.0%
India5450.3%
Indonesia330.0%
Iran440.0%
Ireland650.0%
Israel720.0%
Italy670.0%
Jamaica930.1%
Japan410.0%
Kazakhstan100.0%
Kenya870.1%
Korea4650.3%
Latin America2,3621.4%
Latvia140.0%
Lebanon370.0%
Liberia240.0%
Lithuania90.0%
Malaysia300.0%
Mexico4250.3%
Middle Africa1710.1%
Moldova80.0%
Morocco290.0%
Nicaragua730.0%
Nigeria940.1%
Northern Africa1540.1%
Northern Europe4330.3%
Norway90.0%
Oceania340.0%
Pakistan3410.2%
Panama330.0%
Peru390.0%
Philippines4400.3%
Poland550.0%
Romania760.0%
Russia1940.1%
Scotland460.0%
Sierra Leone520.0%
South Africa640.0%
South America5350.3%
South Central Asia9680.6%
South Eastern Asia7970.5%
Southern Europe1840.1%
Spain190.0%
Sudan200.0%
Sweden70.0%
Switzerland300.0%
Taiwan420.0%
Thailand610.0%
Trinidad and Tobago70.0%
Turkey610.0%
Ukraine2860.2%
Uzbekistan170.0%
Venezuela250.0%
Vietnam1660.1%
Western Africa1700.1%
Western Asia2190.1%
Western Europe2790.2%
Zaire90.0%
Zimbabwe290.0%
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Sex and Age in Carroll County

Sex and Age in Carroll County

The most populous age groups in Carroll County are 55 to 59 Years (6,682 | 7.7%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (6,880 | 7.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Carroll County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,831 (5.6%)4,505 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years5,022 (5.8%)5,018 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years5,861 (6.8%)5,205 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Years6,068 (7.0%)5,710 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years5,337 (6.2%)5,109 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years4,608 (5.3%)4,321 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years5,245 (6.1%)5,094 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years6,105 (7.1%)5,419 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years4,709 (5.4%)4,935 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years5,498 (6.4%)5,323 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years6,444 (7.5%)6,540 (7.5%)
55 to 59 Years6,682 (7.7%)6,880 (7.9%)
60 to 64 Years6,490 (7.5%)6,180 (7.1%)
65 to 69 Years4,649 (5.4%)5,020 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years3,688 (4.3%)4,072 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years2,178 (2.5%)2,795 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years1,514 (1.8%)2,222 (2.6%)
85 Years and over1,477 (1.7%)2,471 (2.9%)
Total86,406 (100.0%)86,819 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Carroll County

Median Family Size in Carroll County

The median family size in Carroll County is 3.12 persons per family, with married-couple families (39,285 | 83.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.16 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,577 | 5.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.75 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Carroll County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple39,285 (83.8%)3.16
Single Male/Father2,577 (5.5%)2.75
Single Female/Mother5,022 (10.7%)3.01
Total Families46,884 (100.0%)3.12

Median Household Size in Carroll County

The median household size in Carroll County is 2.68 persons per household, with single female/mother households (5,022 | 7.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.24 persons per household. non-family households (16,434 | 26.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Carroll County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple39,285 (62.0%)3.18
Single Male/Father2,577 (4.1%)3.09
Single Female/Mother5,022 (7.9%)3.24
Non-family16,434 (26.0%)1.23
Total Households63,318 (100.0%)2.68

Household Size by Marriage Status in Carroll County

Out of a total of 63,318 households in Carroll County, 46,884 (74.1%) are family households, while 16,434 (26.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 19,358, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 13,711.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Carroll County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-13,711 (21.6%)
2-Person Households19,358 (30.6%)2,424 (3.8%)
3-Person Households10,918 (17.2%)151 (0.2%)
4-Person Households10,220 (16.1%)66 (0.1%)
5-Person Households4,234 (6.7%)14 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1,476 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households678 (1.1%)68 (0.1%)
Total46,884 (74.1%)16,434 (26.0%)

Female Fertility in Carroll County

Fertility by Age in Carroll County

Average fertility rate in Carroll County is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 95.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 66.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Carroll County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years116 (5.6%)20.0
20 to 34 years1,387 (66.8%)95.0
35 to 50 years574 (27.6%)34.0
Total2,077 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Carroll County

76.5% of women with births (2,077) in Carroll County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 79.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 4.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Carroll County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years24 (20.7%)92 (79.3%)
20 to 34 years1,019 (73.5%)368 (26.5%)
35 to 50 years546 (95.1%)28 (4.9%)
Total1,589 (76.5%)488 (23.5%)

Fertility by Education in Carroll County

Average fertility rate in Carroll County is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 108.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 2.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 29.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Carroll County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School10 (0.5%)2.0
High School Diploma404 (19.5%)62.0
College or Associate's Degree472 (22.7%)45.0
Bachelor's Degree582 (28.0%)60.0
Graduate Degree609 (29.3%)108.0
Total2,077 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Carroll County

23.5% of women with births in Carroll County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 98.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Carroll County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
High School Diploma138 (34.2%)266 (65.8%)
College or Associate's Degree295 (62.5%)177 (37.5%)
Bachelor's Degree556 (95.5%)26 (4.5%)
Graduate Degree600 (98.5%)9 (1.5%)
Total1,589 (76.5%)488 (23.5%)

Income in Carroll County

Income Overview in Carroll County

Per Capita Income in Carroll County is $49,434, while median incomes of families and households are $132,514 and $111,672 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income173,225$49,434
Median Family Income46,884$132,514
Mean Family Income46,884$153,187
Median Household Income63,318$111,672
Mean Household Income63,318$132,777
Income Deficit46,884$10,824
Wage / Income Gap (%)173,22533.96%
Wage / Income Gap ($)173,22566.04¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index173,2250.40

Earnings by Sex in Carroll County

Average Earnings in Carroll County are $57,675, $68,131 for men and $44,995 for women, a difference of 34.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Carroll County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male52,438 (53.4%)$68,131
Female45,809 (46.6%)$44,995
Total98,247 (100.0%)$57,675

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Carroll County

The most common earnings brackets in Carroll County are $100,000+ for men (16,247 | 31.0%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (6,465 | 14.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Carroll County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,967 (3.7%)2,801 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,419 (2.7%)1,459 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499901 (1.7%)1,831 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,067 (2.0%)1,794 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499816 (1.6%)1,363 (3.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999837 (1.6%)1,178 (2.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499761 (1.5%)918 (2.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999721 (1.4%)912 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499862 (1.6%)1,014 (2.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999923 (1.8%)1,407 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,867 (3.6%)2,425 (5.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,780 (3.4%)2,131 (4.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,566 (3.0%)1,971 (4.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,556 (3.0%)1,702 (3.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,872 (3.6%)2,033 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,008 (3.8%)1,467 (3.2%)
$55,000 to $64,9993,992 (7.6%)3,563 (7.8%)
$65,000 to $74,9994,107 (7.8%)3,095 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,169 (13.7%)6,465 (14.1%)
$100,000+16,247 (31.0%)6,280 (13.7%)
Total52,438 (100.0%)45,809 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Carroll County

Average earnings in Carroll County are $77,209 for men and $54,466 for women, a difference of 29.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $114,355, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,290. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $81,128, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,095.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Carroll County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,290$24,095
High School Diploma$59,140$33,327
College or Associate's Degree$72,739$44,913
Bachelor's Degree$99,944$63,844
Graduate Degree$114,355$81,128
Total$77,209$54,466

Family Income in Carroll County

Family Income Brackets in Carroll County

According to the Carroll County family income data, there are 11,205 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 328 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Carroll County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006561.4%
$10,000 to $14,9993280.7%
$15,000 to $24,9999382.0%
$25,000 to $34,9997971.7%
$35,000 to $49,9992,3445.0%
$50,000 to $74,9995,06310.8%
$75,000 to $99,9995,48511.7%
$100,000 to $149,99911,20523.9%
$150,000 to $199,9999,00219.2%
$200,000+11,01823.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Carroll County

6-person families (1,394 | 3.0%) account for the highest median family income in Carroll County with $170,833 per family, while 2-person families (20,323 | 43.3%) have the highest median income of $52,412 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Carroll County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families20,323 (43.3%)$104,823
3-Person Families10,935 (23.3%)$137,317
4-Person Families9,652 (20.6%)$170,000
5-Person Families4,013 (8.6%)$167,383
6-Person Families1,394 (3.0%)$170,833
7+ Person Families567 (1.2%)$139,063
Total46,884 (100.0%)$132,514

Family Income by Number of Earners in Carroll County

The median family income in Carroll County is $132,514, with families comprising 3+ earners (7,226) having the highest median family income of $187,818, while families with no earners (5,476) have the lowest median family income of $69,882, accounting for 15.4% and 11.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Carroll County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners5,476 (11.7%)$69,882
1 Earner11,491 (24.5%)$96,763
2 Earners22,691 (48.4%)$152,166
3+ Earners7,226 (15.4%)$187,818
Total46,884 (100.0%)$132,514

Household Income in Carroll County

Household Income Brackets in Carroll County

With 13,423 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Carroll County, accounting for 21.2% of all households. In contrast, only 1,013 households (1.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Carroll County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,7102.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991,0131.6%
$15,000 to $24,9992,7234.3%
$25,000 to $34,9992,7234.3%
$35,000 to $49,9994,8127.6%
$50,000 to $74,9997,66112.1%
$75,000 to $99,9997,47211.8%
$100,000 to $149,99913,42321.2%
$150,000 to $199,9999,87815.6%
$200,000+11,84018.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Carroll County

The median household income in Carroll County is $111,672, with the highest median household income of $140,703 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 27,062 households (42.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $63,957, with 17,549 households (27.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Carroll County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years951 (1.5%)$74,063
25 to 44 Years17,756 (28.0%)$125,916
45 to 64 Years27,062 (42.7%)$140,703
65+ Years17,549 (27.7%)$63,957
Total63,318 (100.0%)$111,672

Poverty in Carroll County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Carroll County

With 4.5% poverty level for males and 5.7% for females among the residents of Carroll County, 18 to 24 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 582 males (8.2%) and 144 females (13.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Carroll County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years200 (4.2%)165 (3.7%)
5 Years34 (4.2%)77 (6.3%)
6 to 11 Years239 (3.7%)429 (7.4%)
12 to 14 Years123 (3.5%)232 (7.4%)
15 Years11 (1.0%)144 (13.9%)
16 and 17 Years187 (7.7%)98 (4.0%)
18 to 24 Years582 (8.2%)543 (8.5%)
25 to 34 Years486 (5.1%)362 (3.8%)
35 to 44 Years501 (4.7%)627 (6.1%)
45 to 54 Years406 (3.4%)459 (3.9%)
55 to 64 Years516 (3.9%)733 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years318 (3.9%)413 (4.6%)
75 Years and over204 (4.1%)557 (7.9%)
Total3,807 (4.5%)4,839 (5.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Carroll County

According to the poverty statistics in Carroll County, males aged 15 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 99.0% of males and 96.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Carroll County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,554 (95.8%)4,263 (96.3%)
5 Years778 (95.8%)1,137 (93.7%)
6 to 11 Years6,143 (96.3%)5,385 (92.6%)
12 to 14 Years3,371 (96.5%)2,917 (92.6%)
15 Years1,128 (99.0%)892 (86.1%)
16 and 17 Years2,254 (92.3%)2,352 (96.0%)
18 to 24 Years6,508 (91.8%)5,881 (91.5%)
25 to 34 Years9,141 (95.0%)9,045 (96.2%)
35 to 44 Years10,118 (95.3%)9,705 (93.9%)
45 to 54 Years11,416 (96.6%)11,393 (96.1%)
55 to 64 Years12,568 (96.1%)12,251 (94.4%)
65 to 74 Years7,880 (96.1%)8,533 (95.4%)
75 Years and over4,816 (95.9%)6,534 (92.1%)
Total80,675 (95.5%)80,288 (94.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Carroll County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Carroll County show that 1.7% or 679 of the total 39,285 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 2.3%, comprising of 66 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Carroll County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children22,327 (98.3%)376 (1.7%)
1 or 2 Children13,116 (98.2%)237 (1.8%)
3 or 4 Children2,813 (97.7%)66 (2.3%)
5 or more Children350 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total38,606 (98.3%)679 (1.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Carroll County

According to the poverty data in Carroll County, 12.0% or 310 single-father households and 13.0% or 655 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 211 households (15.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 121 households (42.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Carroll County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children99 (9.5%)123 (5.1%)
1 or 2 Children211 (15.2%)411 (17.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)121 (42.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total310 (12.0%)655 (13.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Carroll County

The poverty data for Carroll County shows that 679 of the married-couple family households (1.7%) and 965 of the single-parent households (12.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 66 households (2.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 121 household (29.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Carroll County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children376 (1.7%)222 (6.4%)
1 or 2 Children237 (1.8%)622 (16.9%)
3 or 4 Children66 (2.3%)121 (29.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total679 (1.7%)965 (12.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Carroll County

Employment by Class of Employer in Carroll County

Among the 90,034 employed individuals in Carroll County, private company employees (56,701 | 63.0%), local government employees (8,448 | 9.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (7,446 | 8.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Carroll County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees56,70163.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,3843.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,0325.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations7,4468.3%
Local Government Employees8,4489.4%
State Government Employees2,9933.3%
Federal Government Employees5,8616.5%
Unpaid Family Workers1690.2%
Total90,034100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Carroll County

According to the labor force statistics for Carroll County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (140,562), 67.3% or 94,598 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 2,933 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 88.2% or 18,670 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.6% or 352 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Carroll County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4,090 (42.8%)352 (8.6%)
20 to 24 Years8,597 (82.3%)481 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Years7,813 (87.5%)328 (4.2%)
30 to 34 Years9,078 (87.8%)263 (2.9%)
35 to 44 Years18,670 (88.2%)523 (2.8%)
45 to 54 Years20,782 (87.3%)457 (2.2%)
55 to 59 Years11,080 (81.7%)299 (2.7%)
60 to 64 Years8,628 (68.1%)112 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years5,020 (28.8%)156 (3.1%)
75 Years and over823 (6.5%)8 (1.0%)
Total94,598 (67.3%)2,933 (3.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Carroll County

According to labor force statistics for Carroll County, 84.1% of individuals (76,088) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (90,473) are in the labor force, with 2.6% or 1,978 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.6% or 34,405 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.5% or 185 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Carroll County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,462 (59.8%)309 (7.5%)
High School Diploma18,569 (80.7%)782 (3.4%)
College / Associate Degree20,607 (82.6%)773 (3.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher34,405 (89.6%)576 (1.5%)
Total76,088 (84.1%)2,352 (2.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Carroll County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Carroll County are Management (13,433 | 14.7%), Community & Social Service (10,668 | 11.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (7,969 | 8.7%), Education Instruction & Library (6,868 | 7.5%), and Business & Financial (6,573 | 7.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Carroll County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Carroll County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (88.8%), Computers & Mathematics (76.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (75.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (82.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (82.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (77.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Carroll County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management7,950 (59.2%)5,483 (40.8%)
Business & Financial3,080 (46.9%)3,493 (53.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science6,036 (75.7%)1,933 (24.3%)
Computers & Mathematics3,630 (76.8%)1,099 (23.2%)
Architecture & Engineering1,985 (88.8%)249 (11.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science421 (41.8%)585 (58.2%)
Community & Social Service 3,170 (29.7%)7,498 (70.3%)
Education, Arts & Media287 (23.0%)959 (77.0%)
Legal Services & Support391 (50.2%)388 (49.8%)
Education Instruction & Library1,525 (22.2%)5,343 (77.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment967 (54.5%)808 (45.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,081 (17.8%)4,985 (82.2%)
Health Technologists752 (17.3%)3,595 (82.7%)
Total (Category)21,317 (47.7%)23,392 (52.3%)
Total (Overall)48,779 (53.5%)42,364 (46.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Carroll County are Food Preparation & Serving (3,732 | 4.1%), Security & Protection (2,460 | 2.7%), Personal Care & Service (2,283 | 2.5%), Healthcare Support (2,185 | 2.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (1,780 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Carroll County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Carroll County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (80.2%), Security & Protection (79.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (79.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.4%), Personal Care & Service (79.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (45.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Carroll County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support276 (12.6%)1,909 (87.4%)
Security & Protection1,958 (79.6%)502 (20.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,003 (79.0%)267 (21.0%)
Law Enforcement955 (80.2%)235 (19.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,050 (54.9%)1,682 (45.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,317 (74.0%)463 (26.0%)
Personal Care & Service467 (20.5%)1,816 (79.5%)
Total (Category)6,068 (48.8%)6,372 (51.2%)
Total (Overall)48,779 (53.5%)42,364 (46.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Carroll County are Office & Administration (9,335 | 10.2%), and Sales & Related (7,732 | 8.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Carroll County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Carroll County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4,388 (56.8%)3,344 (43.2%)
Office & Administration2,048 (21.9%)7,287 (78.1%)
Total (Category)6,436 (37.7%)10,631 (62.3%)
Total (Overall)48,779 (53.5%)42,364 (46.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Carroll County are Construction & Extraction (5,445 | 6.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,376 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (337 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Carroll County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Carroll County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry234 (69.4%)103 (30.6%)
Construction & Extraction5,286 (97.1%)159 (2.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,304 (97.9%)72 (2.1%)
Total (Category)8,824 (96.4%)334 (3.6%)
Total (Overall)48,779 (53.5%)42,364 (46.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Carroll County are Production (3,187 | 3.5%), Material Moving (2,406 | 2.6%), and Transportation (2,176 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Carroll County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Carroll County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,561 (80.4%)626 (19.6%)
Transportation1,761 (80.9%)415 (19.1%)
Material Moving1,812 (75.3%)594 (24.7%)
Total (Category)6,134 (78.9%)1,635 (21.0%)
Total (Overall)48,779 (53.5%)42,364 (46.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Carroll County

Employment Industries in Carroll County

The major employment industries in Carroll County include Health Care & Social Assistance (12,425 | 13.6%), Educational Services (9,779 | 10.7%), Construction (9,484 | 10.4%), Retail Trade (8,934 | 9.8%), and Professional & Scientific (8,695 | 9.5%).
Employment Industries in Carroll County

Employment Industries by Sex in Carroll County

The Carroll County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (87.0%), and Utilities (87.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (82.4%), Educational Services (71.3%), and Finance & Insurance (60.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Carroll County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting658 (73.4%)239 (26.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction8,251 (87.0%)1,233 (13.0%)
Manufacturing4,230 (72.6%)1,600 (27.4%)
Wholesale Trade1,667 (72.4%)637 (27.7%)
Retail Trade5,233 (58.6%)3,701 (41.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,854 (69.5%)812 (30.5%)
Utilities668 (87.0%)100 (13.0%)
Information1,077 (70.6%)448 (29.4%)
Finance & Insurance1,987 (39.6%)3,036 (60.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing797 (46.0%)935 (54.0%)
Professional & Scientific5,257 (60.5%)3,438 (39.5%)
Enterprise Management16 (51.6%)15 (48.4%)
Administrative & Support2,090 (67.1%)1,026 (32.9%)
Educational Services2,810 (28.7%)6,969 (71.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,191 (17.6%)10,234 (82.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation793 (51.1%)760 (48.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,122 (48.0%)2,301 (52.0%)
Public Administration4,686 (62.8%)2,774 (37.2%)
Total48,779 (53.5%)42,364 (46.5%)

Education in Carroll County

School Enrollment in Carroll County

The most common levels of schooling among the 41,932 students in Carroll County are high school (9,259 | 22.1%), middle school (9,040 | 21.6%), and college / undergraduate (8,933 | 21.3%).
School Enrollment in Carroll County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,8596.8%
Kindergarten1,9544.7%
Elementary School7,60318.1%
Middle School9,04021.6%
High School9,25922.1%
College / Undergraduate8,93321.3%
Graduate / Professional2,2845.4%
Total41,932100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Carroll County

Out of a total of 41,932 students who are enrolled in schools in Carroll County, 10,022 (23.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 31,910 (76.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,272 (56.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6,284 (90.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Carroll County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds978 (43.5%)1,272 (56.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old7,642 (80.6%)1,836 (19.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds8,784 (81.8%)1,961 (18.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds6,284 (90.7%)644 (9.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,579 (67.3%)1,252 (32.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,813 (62.5%)1,684 (37.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,273 (72.0%)496 (28.0%)
35 Years and over1,569 (64.5%)865 (35.5%)
Total31,910 (76.1%)10,022 (23.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Carroll County

Business (9,894 | 19.5%), education (6,588 | 13.0%), science & technology (5,191 | 10.2%), social sciences (4,616 | 9.1%), and computers & mathematics (3,849 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 50,861 individuals in Carroll County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Carroll County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,8497.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,9235.8%
Physical & Health Sciences1,5083.0%
Psychology2,5905.1%
Social Sciences4,6169.1%
Engineering3,2536.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies2580.5%
Science & Technology5,19110.2%
Business9,89419.5%
Education6,58813.0%
Literature & Languages1,7473.4%
Liberal Arts & History2,0184.0%
Visual & Performing Arts1,6923.3%
Communications1,7443.4%
Arts & Humanities2,9905.9%
Total50,861100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Carroll County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Carroll County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Carroll County are males with 2 vehicles (19,029, accounting for 39.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (15,507, making up 46.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Carroll County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle727 (1.5%)342 (0.8%)
1 Vehicle3,948 (8.2%)4,177 (10.1%)
2 Vehicles19,029 (39.6%)15,507 (37.6%)
3 Vehicles13,060 (27.1%)11,134 (27.0%)
4 Vehicles7,141 (14.8%)6,552 (15.9%)
5 or more Vehicles4,214 (8.8%)3,531 (8.6%)
Total48,119 (100.0%)41,243 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Carroll County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Carroll County are 45 to 59 minutes (13,030 commuters, 16.8%), 60 to 89 minutes (11,076 commuters, 14.3%), and 30 to 34 minutes (8,533 commuters, 11.0%).
Commute Time in Carroll County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,3441.7%
5 to 9 Minutes7,1179.2%
10 to 14 Minutes6,2698.1%
15 to 19 Minutes6,9839.0%
20 to 24 Minutes7,78610.0%
25 to 29 Minutes3,6754.7%
30 to 34 Minutes8,53311.0%
35 to 39 Minutes3,3994.4%
40 to 44 Minutes5,0586.5%
45 to 59 Minutes13,03016.8%
60 to 89 Minutes11,07614.3%
90 or more Minutes3,4234.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Carroll County

The most common commute times in Carroll County are 45 to 59 minutes (7,962 commuters, 18.6%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (5,068 commuters, 14.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Carroll County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes643 (1.5%)701 (2.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes3,118 (7.3%)3,999 (11.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,946 (6.9%)3,323 (9.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,522 (8.2%)3,461 (9.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes3,421 (8.0%)4,365 (12.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,862 (4.4%)1,813 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes4,130 (9.7%)4,403 (12.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,013 (4.7%)1,386 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes3,179 (7.4%)1,879 (5.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes7,962 (18.6%)5,068 (14.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes7,424 (17.4%)3,652 (10.4%)
90 or more Minutes2,531 (5.9%)892 (2.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Carroll County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Carroll County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (5,680, 13.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (5,292, 15.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Carroll County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4,025 (9.4%)663 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM3,521 (8.2%)1,177 (3.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3,661 (8.6%)1,352 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,683 (11.0%)3,517 (10.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4,992 (11.7%)3,406 (9.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM5,680 (13.3%)5,292 (15.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,837 (9.0%)4,903 (14.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,212 (7.5%)4,766 (13.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,674 (3.9%)2,219 (6.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,003 (4.7%)2,395 (6.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM806 (1.9%)1,117 (3.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM527 (1.2%)644 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,990 (4.6%)1,882 (5.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,140 (5.0%)1,609 (4.6%)
Total42,751 (100.0%)34,942 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Carroll County

Occupancy by Ownership in Carroll County

Of the total 63,318 dwellings in Carroll County, owner-occupied units account for 52,580 (83.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 10,738 (17.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Carroll County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units52,58083.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units10,73817.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units63,318100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Carroll County

Occupancy by Household Size in Carroll County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household13,71121.6%
2-Person Household21,78234.4%
3-Person Household11,06917.5%
4+ Person Household16,75626.5%
Total Housing Units63,318100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Carroll County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Carroll County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household8,880 (64.8%)4,831 (35.2%)
2-Person Household18,757 (86.1%)3,025 (13.9%)
3-Person Household9,751 (88.1%)1,318 (11.9%)
4+ Person Household15,192 (90.7%)1,564 (9.3%)
Total Housing Units52,580 (83.0%)10,738 (17.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Carroll County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Carroll County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,968 (56.1%)1,537 (43.9%)
High School Diploma11,787 (73.9%)4,173 (26.2%)
College/Associate Degree15,408 (84.4%)2,843 (15.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher23,417 (91.5%)2,185 (8.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Carroll County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Carroll County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years8,40413.3%
35 to 44 Years10,30316.3%
45 to 54 Years12,37719.6%
55 to 64 Years14,68523.2%
65 to 74 Years9,72915.4%
75 to 84 Years5,4638.6%
85 Years and Over2,3573.7%
Total63,318100.0%

Housing Finances in Carroll County

Median Income by Occupancy in Carroll County

Median Income by Occupancy in Carroll County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied52,580 (83.0%)$125,599
Renter-Occupied10,738 (17.0%)$49,762
Average63,318 (100.0%)$111,672

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Carroll County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Carroll County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000505 (1.0%)608 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999312 (0.6%)279 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999331 (0.6%)668 (6.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999483 (0.9%)692 (6.4%)
$20,000 to $24,999833 (1.6%)701 (6.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,681 (3.2%)1,069 (10.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,460 (6.6%)1,376 (12.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,038 (11.5%)1,650 (15.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,301 (12.0%)1,192 (11.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99911,852 (22.5%)1,559 (14.5%)
$150,000 or more20,784 (39.5%)944 (8.8%)
Total52,580 (100.0%)10,738 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Carroll County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Carroll County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300553 (1.1%)216 (2.0%)
$300 to $4992,769 (5.3%)556 (5.2%)
$500 to $7997,938 (15.1%)1,211 (11.3%)
$800 to $9993,271 (6.2%)1,241 (11.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4995,460 (10.4%)3,005 (28.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9999,009 (17.1%)2,307 (21.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49910,151 (19.3%)684 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $2,9995,981 (11.4%)303 (2.8%)
$3,000 or more7,448 (14.2%)419 (3.9%)
Total52,580 (100.0%)10,738 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Carroll County

Housing Structures in Carroll County

Housing Structures in Carroll County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached49,33577.9%
Single Unit, Attached6,59410.4%
2 Unit Apartments1,0741.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,1921.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9821.5%
10 or more Apartments3,6465.8%
Mobile Home / Other4950.8%
Total63,318100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Carroll County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Carroll County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached46,178 (93.6%)3,157 (6.4%)
Single Unit, Attached5,063 (76.8%)1,531 (23.2%)
2 Unit Apartments89 (8.3%)985 (91.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments140 (11.7%)1,052 (88.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments95 (9.7%)887 (90.3%)
10 or more Apartments728 (20.0%)2,918 (80.0%)
Mobile Home / Other287 (58.0%)208 (42.0%)
Total52,580 (83.0%)10,738 (17.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Carroll County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Carroll County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room11 (0.0%)312 (2.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms370 (0.7%)2,226 (20.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms7,338 (14.0%)4,879 (45.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms17,096 (32.5%)2,298 (21.4%)
8 or more Rooms27,765 (52.8%)1,023 (9.5%)
Total52,580 (100.0%)10,738 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Carroll County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Carroll County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas11,743 (22.3%)1,377 (12.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,684 (5.1%)284 (2.6%)
Electricity24,305 (46.2%)7,001 (65.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene10,619 (20.2%)1,500 (14.0%)
Coal or Coke40 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels2,940 (5.6%)389 (3.6%)
No Fuel Used249 (0.5%)187 (1.7%)
Total52,580 (100.0%)10,738 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Carroll County

Household Vehicle Usage in Carroll County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle808 (1.5%)1,740 (16.2%)
1 Vehicle8,431 (16.0%)4,958 (46.2%)
2 Vehicles22,368 (42.5%)2,972 (27.7%)
3 or more Vehicles20,973 (39.9%)1,068 (10.0%)
Total52,580 (100.0%)10,738 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Carroll County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Carroll County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units14,55838,022
Median Property Value$361,700$401,800
Median Household Income$83,509$17,160
Monthly Housing Costs$647$7,428
Real Estate Taxes$3,636$605

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Carroll County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Carroll County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000483 (3.3%)304 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999142 (1.0%)70 (0.2%)
$100,000 to $299,9994,108 (28.2%)8,004 (21.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9997,000 (48.1%)18,555 (48.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,109 (14.5%)9,098 (23.9%)
$750,000 to $999,999401 (2.8%)1,496 (3.9%)
$1,000,000 or more315 (2.2%)495 (1.3%)
Total14,558 (100.0%)38,022 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Carroll County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Carroll County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000471 (3.2%)952 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999990 (6.8%)346 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,117 (7.7%)657 (1.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,733 (11.9%)564 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,440 (16.8%)1,727 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,548 (10.6%)3,598 (9.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,635 (18.1%)4,753 (12.5%)
$150,000 or more3,624 (24.9%)9,217 (24.2%)
Total14,558 (100.0%)38,022 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Carroll County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Carroll County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,401 (16.5%)140,277 (368.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,771 (19.0%)8,240 (21.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,112 (14.5%)11,907 (31.3%)
4.0x or more7,189 (49.4%)7,116 (18.7%)
Total14,558 (100.0%)38,022 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Carroll County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Carroll County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800193 (1.3%)147 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,499220 (1.5%)350 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,49913,445 (92.3%)1,097 (2.9%)
Total14,558 (100.0%)38,022 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Carroll County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carroll County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carroll County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years11,245 (99.0%)117 (1.0%)
6 to 18 Years27,988 (98.3%)484 (1.7%)
19 to 25 Years13,110 (93.8%)865 (6.2%)
26 to 34 Years16,681 (95.1%)858 (4.9%)
35 to 44 Years19,721 (95.1%)1,018 (4.9%)
45 to 54 Years22,775 (96.6%)808 (3.4%)
55 to 64 Years25,313 (97.1%)755 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years17,098 (99.7%)46 (0.3%)
75 Years and older12,111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total166,042 (97.1%)4,951 (2.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Carroll County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Carroll County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born11,245 (99.0%)117 (1.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen27,988 (98.3%)484 (1.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen13,110 (93.8%)865 (6.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Carroll County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Carroll County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0007,917 (93.7%)535 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99912,417 (94.0%)788 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99915,875 (96.8%)532 (3.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99918,039 (97.0%)556 (3.0%)
$100,000 and over109,869 (97.8%)2,518 (2.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carroll County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carroll County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,418 (21.3%)9,161 (80.6%)
6 to 18 Years5,147 (18.1%)23,898 (83.9%)
19 to 25 Years1,657 (11.9%)11,699 (83.7%)
25 to 34 Years2,391 (13.6%)14,846 (84.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,631 (12.7%)17,744 (85.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,884 (8.0%)21,378 (90.6%)
55 to 64 Years3,398 (13.0%)22,942 (88.0%)
65 to 74 Years15,790 (92.1%)13,559 (79.1%)
75 Years and over12,019 (99.2%)9,198 (75.9%)
Total47,335 (27.7%)144,425 (84.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Carroll County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Carroll County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (0.3%)10 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years1,209 (8.4%)897 (6.5%)
18 to 34 Years1,483 (8.6%)1,174 (7.0%)
35 to 64 Years3,519 (10.0%)3,906 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,548 (18.9%)1,961 (21.9%)
75 Years and over2,128 (42.4%)3,448 (48.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Carroll County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Carroll County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years85 (0.6%)102 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years116 (0.7%)158 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,030 (2.9%)876 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years713 (8.7%)607 (6.8%)
75 Years and over1,190 (23.7%)1,465 (20.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Carroll County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (0.3%)10 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years128 (0.9%)113 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years210 (1.2%)235 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years605 (1.7%)756 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years230 (2.8%)325 (3.6%)
75 Years and over381 (7.6%)987 (13.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Carroll County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,083 (7.5%)743 (5.4%)
18 to 34 Years753 (4.4%)778 (4.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,273 (3.6%)1,309 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years314 (3.8%)324 (3.6%)
75 Years and over624 (12.4%)1,030 (14.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Carroll County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years79 (0.5%)172 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years256 (1.5%)173 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,417 (4.0%)1,864 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years650 (7.9%)1,122 (12.5%)
75 Years and over1,110 (22.1%)2,128 (30.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Carroll County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years227 (1.6%)127 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years198 (1.1%)93 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years378 (1.1%)420 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years264 (3.2%)265 (3.0%)
75 Years and over473 (9.4%)789 (11.1%)

Technology Access in Carroll County

Computing Device Access in Carroll County

Computing Device Access in Carroll County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop53,13483.9%
Smartphone55,90988.3%
Tablet44,21369.8%
No Computing Device3,9686.3%
Total63,318100.0%

Internet Access in Carroll County

Internet Access in Carroll County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2060.3%
Broadband Home45,73772.2%
Cellular Data Only8,96414.2%
Satellite Internet3,6425.8%
No Internet6,0279.5%
Total63,318100.0%

Carroll County Summary

Carroll County, Maryland is located in the northern part of the state, just west of Baltimore. It is bordered by Frederick County to the north, Baltimore County to the east, Howard County to the south, and Adams County, Pennsylvania to the west. The county seat is Westminster, and the county is home to a population of approximately 167,134 people.

History

Carroll County was established in 1837 from parts of Baltimore and Frederick Counties. It was named after Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence. The county was originally an agricultural area, with tobacco, corn, and wheat being the main crops. In the late 19th century, the county began to industrialize, with the development of the Western Maryland Railway and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. This led to the growth of towns such as Westminster, Taneytown, and Union Bridge.
In the early 20th century, Carroll County was a popular destination for vacationers, with resorts such as the Blue Ridge Hotel in Uniontown and the Liberty Hotel in Westminster. The county also became a popular destination for retirees, with many of the resorts being converted into retirement communities.

Geography

Carroll County is located in the Piedmont region of Maryland, with the majority of the county being flat or gently rolling hills. The highest point in the county is Parr's Ridge, which rises to an elevation of 1,039 feet. The county is drained by the Monocacy River, which flows through the western part of the county, and the Patapsco River, which flows through the eastern part of the county.
The county is home to several state parks, including Piney Run Park, Hashawha Environmental Center, and the Liberty Reservoir. The county also contains several historic sites, including the Union Mills Homestead, the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and the Carroll County Farm Museum.

Economy

The economy of Carroll County is largely based on agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county is home to several large employers, including Carroll County Public Schools, Carroll Hospital Center, and the U.S. Army's Aberdeen Proving Ground.
Agriculture is an important part of the county's economy, with the county being home to several large farms. The county is also home to several wineries, breweries, and distilleries.
Manufacturing is also an important part of the county's economy, with the county being home to several large factories, including the General Motors plant in Westminster and the Black & Decker plant in Hampstead.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Carroll County was 167,134. The racial makeup of the county was 87.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median household income in the county was $76,845, and the median family income was $90,945. The per capita income was $35,945. About 5.2% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Carroll County?
Total Population of Carroll County is 173,225.
What is the Total Male Population of Carroll County?
Total Male Population of Carroll County is 86,406.
What is the Total Female Population of Carroll County?
Total Female Population of Carroll County is 86,819.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Carroll County?
There are 99.52 Males per 100 Females in Carroll County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Carroll County?
There are 100.48 Females per 100 Males in Carroll County.
What is the Median Population Age in Carroll County?
Median Population Age in Carroll County is 41.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Carroll County
Average Family Size in Carroll County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Carroll County
Average Household Size in Carroll County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Carroll County?
Per Capita income in Carroll County is $49,434.
What is the Median Family Income in Carroll County?
Median Family Income in Carroll County is $132,514.
What is the Median Household income in Carroll County?
Median Household Income in Carroll County is $111,672.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Carroll County?
Income or Wage Gap in Carroll County is 34.0%.
Women in Carroll County earn 66.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Carroll County?
Family Income Deficit in Carroll County is $10,824.
Families that are below poverty line in Carroll County earn $10,824 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Carroll County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Carroll County is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Carroll County?
There are 94,598 People in the Labor Forcein in Carroll County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Carroll County?
67.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Carroll County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Carroll County?
Unemployment Rate in Carroll County is 3.1%.