Carroll County, GA

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2021 Population

118,402

0.244% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.1

0.286% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

17.3%

6.31% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$62,498

5.58% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$162,300

10.1% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

54,893

1.79% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Carroll County, GA had a population of 118k people with a median age of 35.1 and a median household income of $62,498. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Carroll County, GA declined from 118,692 to 118,402, a −0.244% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,197 to $62,498, a 5.58% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Carroll County, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.8%), White (Hispanic) (3.38%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.12%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.73%).

None of the households in Carroll County, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.8% of the residents in Carroll County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Carroll County, GA are University of West Georgia (2,968 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Carroll County, GA was $162,300, and the homeownership rate was 68.7%.

Most people in Carroll County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Carroll County, GA was 2 cars per household.

Carroll County, GA borders Cleburne County, AL, Randolph County, AL, Coweta County, GA, Douglas County, GA, Fulton County, GA, Haralson County, GA, Heard County, GA, and Paulding County, GA.

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Population & Diversity

Carroll County, GA is home to a population of 118k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.78% of Carroll County, GA residents were born outside of the country (5.65k people).

In 2021, there were 3.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (81.1k people) in Carroll County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.01k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.8%

2021 Citizenship

97%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.8% of Carroll County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Carroll County, GA was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Carroll County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Carroll County, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
81.1k ± 1.06k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
23.4k ± 335
White (Hispanic)
4.01k ± 686

7.22%

Hispanic Population

8.54k people

7.22% of the people in Carroll County, GA are hispanic (8.54k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Carroll County, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
226,399 ± 11,557 people
India
100,869 ± 7,760 people
Jamaica
46,494 ± 5,282 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 226,399 Georgia residents, followed by India with 100,869 and Jamaica with 46,494.

Foreign-Born Population

4.78%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.65k people

4.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.1k people

As of 2021, 4.78% of Carroll County, GA residents (5.65k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Carroll County, GA was 4.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Carroll County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,860 ± 346
Gulf War (2001-)
1,274 ± 313
Gulf War (1990s)
879 ± 241

Carroll County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Carroll County, GA employs 54.9k people. The largest industries in Carroll County, GA are Manufacturing (10,501 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,233 people), and Educational Services (5,678 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($63,646), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,900), and Transportation & Warehousing ($62,818).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,211. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

54.9k

2021 Value

± 2,211

1.79%

1 Year growth

± 5.57%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Carroll County, GA grew at a rate of 1.79%, from 53.9k employees to 54.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Carroll County, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,676 people), Production Occupations (6,059 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,114 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Carroll County, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

54.9k

2021 Value

± 2,211

1.79%

1 Year growth

± 5.57%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Carroll County, GA grew at a rate of 1.79%, from 53.9k employees to 54.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Carroll County, GA, are Manufacturing (10,501 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,233 people), and Educational Services (5,678 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Carroll County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Carroll County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,523

Median earning men ± $2,188

$29,140

Median earning women ± $1,811

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,443), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($57,076), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,711).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,526), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,580), and Information ($39,453).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

777
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
543
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
451
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.37M
Manufacturing
$505k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$165k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $73.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($67.6B) and Machinery ($50.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Georgia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$625B

2020 Value in Georgia

$1.3T

Projected 2050 Value in Georgia

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $625B. This is expected to increase 109% to $1.3T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Georgia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Florida
$59.2B
Tennessee
$36.9B
North Carolina
$32.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $59.2B, followed by Tennessee with $36.9B and North Carolina and $32.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Carroll County, GA went to Donald J. Trump with 68.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.4%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.4%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Carroll County, GA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia|runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Carroll County, GA awarded 2,968 degrees. The student population of Carroll County, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,068 male students and 8,619 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Carroll County, GA are White (1,655 and 56.4%), followed by Black or African American (938 and 32%), Hispanic or Latino (171 and 5.83%), and Two or More Races (87 and 2.97%).

The largest universities in Carroll County, GA by number of degrees awarded are University of West Georgia (2,968 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Carroll County, GA are Elementary Education & Teaching (279 and 9.4%), General Business Administration & Management (217 and 7.31%), and General Psychology (215 and 7.24%).

The median tuition cost in Carroll County, GA for a public four year colleges is $4,371 for in-state students and $15,426 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Carroll County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 12,687 (32.1% men and 67.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 12,687 students enrolled in Carroll County, GA, 32.1% men and 67.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,636 records, of which 68.4% were women and 31.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
201 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
178 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
131 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Carroll County, GA was General Psychology with 201 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Carroll County, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of West Georgia

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,968 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of West Georgia with 2,968 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 838 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Carroll County, GA, which is 0.393 times less than the 2,130 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,655 degrees mean that there were 1.76 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 938 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,371) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,150) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.29M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.52M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Carroll County, GA was $162,300 in 2021, which is 0.663 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $147,400 to $162,300, a 10.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Carroll County, GA is 68.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Carroll County, GA have an average commute time of 28.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Carroll County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Carroll County, GA is $62,498. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Carroll County, GA was Census Tract 9101.03 with a value of $80,245, followed by Census Tract 9109 and Census Tract 9101.01, with respective values of $69,798 and $62,766.

In 2022, 14.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Carroll County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.79%.

Housing

Property

$162,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,142

$29,273

Median Property Taxes

±$1,495

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Carroll County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Carroll County, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.7%

Homeownership

2021

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.7% of the housing units in Carroll County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Carroll County, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9101.03
Census Tract 9109
Census Tract 9101.01

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Carroll County, GA was Census Tract 9101.03 with a value of $80,245, followed by Census Tract 9109 and Census Tract 9101.01, with respective values of $69,798 and $62,766.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Carroll County, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,498

Median Household Income

± $3,024

42.6k

Number of Households

± 2,006

In 2021, the median household income of the 42.6k households in Carroll County, GA grew to $62,498 from the previous year's value of $59,197.

The following chart displays the households in Carroll County, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Carroll County, GA is from Georgia.

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2021, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.141% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Carpooled (12.1%)
Worked At Home (6.25%)

In 2021, 78.6% of workers in Carroll County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.1%) and those who worked at home (6.25%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Carroll County, GA have a longer commute time (28.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.92% of the workforce in Carroll County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Carroll County, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Carroll County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Carroll County, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Carroll County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.79%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

17.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carroll County, GA (19.8k out of 114k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Carroll County, GA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 21.5% of the children was living in poverty in Carroll County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 311 in Carroll County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 262 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

87.8% of the population of Carroll County, GA has health coverage, with 49.5% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 1.08% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Carroll County, GA see 2000 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.89% decrease from the previous year (2148 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3287 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 624 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,000 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Carroll County, GA

Primary care physicians in Carroll County, GA see an average of 2,000 patients per year. This represents a 6.89% decrease from the previous year (2,148 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Carroll County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 23.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.2%

Uninsured

49.5%

Employer Coverage

15.6%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

1.08%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Carroll County, GA grew by 2.32% from 11.9% to 12.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Carroll County, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 61.9 in Carroll County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Carroll County, GA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34% in Carroll County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Carroll County, GA.

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