Carrollton, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Carrollton, Texas is 132,741 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 26th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $99,115, the median home value is $353,600, and the median age is 38.4.
The population has grown 13.3% since 2010 (119,564 → 135,456).
132,741
Population
3621
People / sq mi
$99,115
Median Income
$353,600
Median Home Value
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Carrollton covers 36.7 sq mi of land at 3621 people per square mile.
About Carrollton, TX
Remote work is unusually prominent in Carrollton: 19.4% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Carrollton is a city in Texas with a population of 132,741. It ranks #26 among cities in Texas by population.
The typical household here earns about $99,115, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 5.3%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $353,600, with typical rent around $1,674.
Roughly 43.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. A solid 19.4% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Carrollton — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Carrollton city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Carrollton city had a population of 119,564 in 2010 and 135,456 in 2024, a 13.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 139,248 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.91%.
135,456
Population (2024)
119,564
Population (2010)
139,248
Peak (2019)
0.91%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 119,564 |
| 2011 | 122,527 |
| 2012 | 125,484 |
| 2013 | 126,545 |
| 2014 | 128,349 |
| 2015 | 133,060 |
| 2016 | 133,704 |
| 2017 | 136,054 |
| 2018 | 137,013 |
| 2019 | 139,248 |
| 2020 | 133,562 |
| 2021 | 133,579 |
| 2022 | 134,244 |
| 2023 | 134,043 |
| 2024 | 135,456 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.3% |
Economy & Income
$99,115
Median Household Income
$50,000
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$353,600
Median Home Value
$1,674
Median Rent
58.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.4%
High School+
43.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.9%
Drive Alone
69.0%
Public Transit
19.4%
Work From Home
24.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
27.9%
Foreign Born
60.4%
Non-English at Home
4.2%
Veterans
8.9%
With Disability
84.6%
Health Insurance
98.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 16.2% |
| Information | 10.8% |
| Manufacturing | 8.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.8% |
| Construction | 7.3% |
| Retail Trade | 6.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.5% |
| Public Administration | 2.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carrollton, Texas has a population of 132,741 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 26th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Carrollton, Texas is $99,115, with 5.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Carrollton, Texas is $353,600, with median monthly rent at $1,674 and a homeownership rate of 58.3%.
The median age in Carrollton, Texas is 38.4 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
The population has grown 13.3% since 2010 (119,564 → 135,456).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.