Carroll County, Indiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 70th-largest in Indiana
The population of Carroll County, Indiana is 20,443 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 70th-largest county in Indiana. The median household income is $64,003, the median home value is $167,700, and the median age is 42.9.
The population of Carroll County has grown 2.7% since 2010 (20,200 → 20,747), a +0.19% annualized rate.
20,443
Population
+0.19%
Annual growth
55
People / sq mi
$64,003
Median Income
$167,700
Median Home Value
Carroll County covers 372 sq mi of land at 54.9 people per square mile.
About Carroll County, IN
The poverty rate is what most separates Carroll County from the typical county: 4.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 20,443 residents, Carroll County is a county in Indiana.
The typical household here earns about $64,003, below the US median of $78,538. Only 4.9% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $167,700, with typical rent around $874.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Just 5.1% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
Carroll County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Carroll County had a population of 20,200 in 2010 and 20,747 in 2024, a 2.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,747 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.19%.
20,747
Population (2024)
20,200
Population (2010)
20,747
Peak (2024)
0.19%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,200 |
| 2011 | 20,042 |
| 2012 | 20,112 |
| 2013 | 20,117 |
| 2014 | 19,958 |
| 2015 | 19,891 |
| 2016 | 19,966 |
| 2017 | 20,074 |
| 2018 | 20,208 |
| 2019 | 20,211 |
| 2020 | 20,331 |
| 2021 | 20,519 |
| 2022 | 20,507 |
| 2023 | 20,570 |
| 2024 | 20,747 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.9
Median Age
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Male
20.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.5% · Seniors (65+): 20.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $64,003$-6,048 vs state |
| Mean household income | $83,615 |
| Per-capita income | $34,366 |
| Poverty rate | 4.9%-3.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 60.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Carroll County is manufacturing, accounting for 24.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
0.9%
Carpool
85.3%
Public transit
5.1%
Work from home
25.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$167,700$-33,900 vs state
Median home value
$874
Median rent
80.7%
Homeownership rate
9,539
Total housing units
84.1%
Occupied
15.9%
Vacant
19.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
88.2%
With health insurance
92.0%
With broadband internet
17.0%
Foreign-born
7.7%
Veterans (18+)
12.5%
With a disability
96.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.7%
High School+
15.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carroll County, Indiana has a population of 20,443 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 70th-largest county in Indiana. Population density is 55 people per square mile.
The population of Carroll County has grown 2.7% since 2010 (20,200 → 20,747), a +0.19% annualized rate.
The median household income in Carroll County, Indiana is $64,003, with mean (average) household income of $83,615 and per-capita income of $34,366. 4.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Carroll County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.0%), Black or African American (0.7%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Carroll County, Indiana is 42.9 years. Residents are 49.1% female and 50.9% male.
The median home value in Carroll County is $167,700 and median monthly rent is $874. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 9,539 total housing units, 15.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Carroll County, Indiana is manufacturing, employing 24.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.
Indianapolis is among the largest cities associated with Carroll County, Indiana, with a population of 882,043.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.