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Population Review

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

Carrollton covers 36.7 sq mi of land at 3621 people per square mile.

About Carrollton, TX

Carrollton is a city in Texas with a population of 132,741. It ranks #26 among cities in Texas by population. The median age is 38.4, in line with the national median. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The median household income in Carrollton is $99,115, above the US median of $74,580. 5.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $353,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,674. The homeownership rate of 58.3% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Carrollton reflects 43.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 19.4% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.2 minutes each way.

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%.

2019 · 139K20102024

135,456

Population (2024)

119,564

Population (2010)

139,248

Peak (2019)

0.91%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010119,564
2011122,527
2012125,484
2013126,545
2014128,349
2015133,060
2016133,704
2017136,054
2018137,013
2019139,248
2020133,562
2021133,579
2022134,244
2023134,043
2024135,456

Race & Ethnicity

White52.1%
Black or African American9.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%
Two or More Races0.3%

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 & Management18.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate16.2%
Information10.8%
Manufacturing8.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.8%
Construction7.3%
Retail Trade6.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.5%
Public Administration2.4%
Transportation & Warehousing2.1%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

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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).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.