State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,715.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.02% (-2)
Growth Since 2010
-2.71% (-274)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Carroll, Iowa Population 2021
9,829
Carroll is a city located in Carroll County Iowa. It is also the county seat of Carroll County. With a 2020 population of 9,829, it is the 44th largest city in Iowa and the 3145th largest city in the United States . Carroll is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually and its population has decreased by -2.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,103 in 2010. Carroll reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 6 miles, Carroll has a population density of 1,715 people per square mile.
The average household income in Carroll is $66,476 with a poverty rate of 9.47%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $633 per month, and the median house value is $148,500. The median age in Carroll is 41.6 years, 36.8 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
Carroll Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carrollwas:
- White: 95.49%
- Other race: 2.32%
- Two or more races: 1.23%
- Native American: 0.65%
- Black or African American: 0.17%
- Asian: 0.14%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Carroll, Iowa is 9,829 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 9,833.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 10,103.
Carroll, Iowa Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,189 | 12 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 20,177 | 12 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 20,165 | 12 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 20,153 | -121 | -0.60% |
| 2017 | 20,274 | -114 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 20,388 | -35 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 20,423 | -76 | -0.37% |
| 2014 | 20,499 | -42 | -0.20% |
| 2013 | 20,541 | -113 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 20,654 | -206 | -1.00% |
| 2011 | 20,860 | 36 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 20,824 | 0.00% |
Carroll Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,457 | 95.49% |
| Some Other Race | 230 | 2.32% |
| Two or More Races | 122 | 1.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 64 | 0.65% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.14% |
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Carroll Population by Race
Carroll Population Pyramid $2021
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Carroll Population by Age
Carroll Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,424 | 2.18 | 68.7 |
| Married | 2,086 | 2.88 | 92.3 |
| Non Family | 1,786 | 1.12 | 48.5 |
| Female | 415 | 2.66 | 35.4 |
| Male | 137 | 3.75 | 73 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
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Carroll Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 314 | 4.71% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 222 | 3.33% |
| High School Graduate | 2,173 | 32.62% |
| Some College | 1,495 | 22.44% |
| Associates Degree | 735 | 11.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,252 | 18.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 471 | 7.07% |
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Carroll Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Carroll Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,420 | 5,942 | 1,684 |
| Hispanic | 192 | 134 | 29 |
| Other Race | 112 | 54 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 84 | 10 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | |
| Black | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.23%.
Carroll Educational Attainment by Race
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$40,968
Average Earnings
$52,300
Average Male
$32,358
Average Female
Carroll Earnings by Educational Attainment
Carroll Language by Age
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Carroll Language
96.58% of Carroll residents speak only English, while 3.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.22% of the population.
Carroll Language
Carroll Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,188 | 862 | 9.38% |
| Hispanic | 398 | 51 | 12.81% |
| Other | 230 | 34 | 14.78% |
9.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.31%
Male Poverty Rate
10.57%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Carroll
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carroll is Other, with 14.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carroll is White, with 9.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.90%.
Carroll Poverty
Carroll Poverty Rate by Education
Carroll Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Carroll Married by Age and Sex
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Carroll Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Carroll Marital Status by Race
Carroll Marital Status
Carroll Veterans by War
Carroll Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 517 | 7.18% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 8.30% |
| Native American | 20 | 40.82% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 17.86% |
Carroll Veterans by Race
Carroll Veterans by Education
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8.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
Carroll Veterans by Education
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67.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Carroll Employment by Age
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Carroll Employment by Race
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Carroll Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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80.85%
Born in Carroll
97.79%
Native Born
2.21%
Foreign Born
1.29%
Non Citizen
0.92%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.79% of Carroll residents were born in the United States, with 80.85% having been born in Iowa. 1.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Carroll Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,829 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 9,831 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2019 | 9,833 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 9,835 | -68 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 9,903 | -31 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 9,934 | -28 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 9,962 | -35 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 9,997 | -7 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 10,004 | -44 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 10,048 | -104 | -1.02% |
| 2011 | 10,152 | 17 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 10,135 | 29 | 0.03% |
| 2000 | 10,106 | 527 | 0.54% |
| 1990 | 9,579 | -126 | -0.13% |
| 1980 | 9,705 | 989 | 1.08% |
| 1970 | 8,716 | 1,034 | 1.27% |
| 1960 | 7,682 | 1,451 | 2.12% |
| 1950 | 6,231 | 842 | 1.46% |
| 1940 | 5,389 | 698 | 1.40% |
| 1930 | 4,691 | 437 | 0.98% |
| 1920 | 4,254 | 708 | 1.84% |
| 1910 | 3,546 | 664 | 2.10% |
| 1900 | 2,882 | 0.00% |