Carroll County, Georgia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 20th-largest in Georgia

The population of Carroll County, Georgia is 122,187 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 20th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $72,327, the median home value is $227,500, and the median age is 35.3.

The population of Carroll County has grown 17.4% since 2010 (110,655 → 129,911), a +1.15% annualized rate.

Carroll County within Georgia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

122,187

Population

+1.15%

Annual growth

245

People / sq mi

$72,327

Median Income

$227,500

Median Home Value

Carroll County covers 499 sq mi of land at 244.8 people per square mile.

About Carroll County, GA

Age is the most distinctive thing about Carroll County: a median age of 35.3, younger than the national median. With 122,187 residents, Carroll County is a county in Georgia. It ranks #20 among counties in Georgia by population.

Median household income is $72,327, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 12.4%, close to the national 12.4%. The median home value is $227,500, with typical rent around $1,124.

Roughly 22.4% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 9.2% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.

Carroll County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Carroll County had a population of 110,655 in 2010 and 129,911 in 2024, a 17.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 129,911 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.16%.

Carroll County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

129,911

Population (2024)

110,655

Population (2010)

129,911

Peak (2024)

1.16%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	110,655	-	-	estimate
2011	110,733	+78	+0.07%	estimate
2012	111,428	+695	+0.63%	estimate
2013	112,290	+862	+0.77%	estimate
2014	113,970	+1,680	+1.50%	estimate
2015	114,501	+531	+0.47%	estimate
2016	116,180	+1,679	+1.47%	estimate
2017	117,437	+1,257	+1.08%	estimate
2018	118,094	+657	+0.56%	estimate
2019	120,115	+2,021	+1.71%	estimate
2020	119,487	-628	-0.52%	estimate
2021	121,592	+2,105	+1.76%	estimate
2022	124,564	+2,972	+2.44%	estimate
2023	127,293	+2,729	+2.19%	estimate
2024	129,911	+2,618	+2.06%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	69.8%
Black or African American	20.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

35.3

Median Age

51.3%

Female

48.7%

Male

14.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.3%

5–9

6.7%

10–14

6.6%

15–19

8.0%

20–24

8.5%

25–34

13.4%

35–44

12.7%

45–54

12.2%

55–59

6.4%

60–64

5.3%

65–74

8.5%

75–84

4.1%

85+

1.4%

Children (under 15): 19.6% · Seniors (65+): 14.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$72,327$-2,337 vs state
Mean household income	$87,579
Per-capita income	$32,201
Poverty rate	12.4%+2.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.9%
Employment-to-population	60.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.8%

Manufacturing

15.6%

Finance & real estate

10.4%

Construction

8.4%

Education & health care

8.2%

Retail trade

6.1%

Public administration

4.6%

Information

4.2%

The largest employment sector in Carroll County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

1.6%

Carpool

75.3%

Public transit

9.2%

Work from home

29.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$227,500$-45,400 vs state

Median home value

$1,124

Median rent

69.3%

Homeownership rate

47,170

Total housing units

92.4%

Occupied

7.6%

Vacant

30.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

87.4%

With health insurance

93.3%

With broadband internet

26.1%

Foreign-born

6.3%

Veterans (18+)

15.0%

With a disability

92.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

84.7%

High School+

22.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Carroll County, Georgia has a population of 122,187 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 20th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 245 people per square mile.

The population of Carroll County has grown 17.4% since 2010 (110,655 → 129,911), a +1.15% annualized rate.

The median household income in Carroll County, Georgia is $72,327, with mean (average) household income of $87,579 and per-capita income of $32,201. 12.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Carroll County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (69.8%), Black or African American (20.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Carroll County, Georgia is 35.3 years. Residents are 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

The median home value in Carroll County is $227,500 and median monthly rent is $1,124. 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 47,170 total housing units, 7.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Carroll County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Carroll County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.