Carroll County, TN

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    2024 Population
    28,641
    US Senator
    Marsha Blackburn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Bill Hagerty
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.3
    0.721% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    17%
    3.15% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $51,787
    2.77% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $142,400
    16.6% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Carroll County, TN 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.

    99.3% of the residents in Carroll County, TN are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Carroll County, TN was $142,400, and the homeownership rate was 74.5%.

    Most people in Carroll County, TN N/A, and the average commute time was 26.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Carroll County, TN was 2 cars per household.

    Population & Diversity

    Carroll County, TN is home to a population of 28.6k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.46% of Carroll County, TN residents were born outside of the country (419 people).

    In 2024, there were 10.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24k people) in Carroll County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.39k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.18k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Citizenship

    99.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.3% of Carroll County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Carroll County, TN was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Carroll County, TN
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      24k ± 34
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      2.39k ± 190
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      1.18k ± 191
    3.14%
    Hispanic Population
    899 people

    In 2024, there were 10.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24k people) in Carroll County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.39k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.18k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.14% of the people in Carroll County, TN are hispanic (899 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Carroll County, TN as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      95,077 ± 7,519 people
    2. Guatemala
      31,959 ± 4,379 people
    3. Honduras
      26,792 ± 4,011 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 95,077 Tennessee residents, followed by Guatemala with 31,959 and Honduras with 26,792.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.46%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    419 people
    1.67%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    475 people

    As of 2024, 1.46% of Carroll County, TN residents (419 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Carroll County, TN was 1.67%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      634 ± 164
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      403 ± 130
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      336 ± 135

    Carroll County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    N/A% of the population of Carroll County, TN has health coverage, with N/A% on employee plans, N/A% on Medicaid, N/A% on Medicare, N/A% on non-group plans, and N/A% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Carroll County, TN see 2,843 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,843 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3162 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1804 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,843 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Carroll County, TN

    Primary care physicians in Carroll County, TN see an average of 2,843 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,843 patients).

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

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Households
    1. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001

    2. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002

    3. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003

    4. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4004

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

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    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.67 in Carroll County, TN.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 40.6% in Carroll County, TN.

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    Economy

    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $43,747
    Median earning men ± $2,063
    $35,250
    Median earning women ± $1,663

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,131), Information ($67,983), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,679).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,382), Construction ($45,156), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,464).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    3.15%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 45
      Retail Trade
    2. 40
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 29
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $65.1k
      Manufacturing
    2. $46.4k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $23.8k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

    Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    US Senators from Tennessee

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    Marsha Blackburn
    Senator from Tennessee1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Bill Hagerty
    Senator from Tennessee2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Carroll County, TN awarded 670 degrees. The student population of Carroll County, TN in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,498 male students and 1,593 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Carroll County, TN are White (424 and 64.7%), Black or African American (161 and 24.6%), Two or More Races (34 and 5.19%), and Unknown (12 and 1.83%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $17,376.

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2024 in Carroll County, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 60.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 32.2%. N/A

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    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. 100 degrees awarded
    2. 93 degrees awarded
    3. 45 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Carroll County, TN was Organizational Leadership with 100 degrees awarded.

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

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 323 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Carroll County, TN, which is 0.931 times less than the 347 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 424 degrees mean that there were 2.63 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 161 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,376) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,336) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,288) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Carroll County, TN was $142,400 in 2024, which is 0.428 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $122,100 to $142,400, a 16.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Carroll County, TN is 74.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Carroll County, TN have an average commute time of 26.2 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in Carroll County, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 9.74% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Carroll County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.16%.

    Property

    $142,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,435
    $8,603
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$566

    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, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $51,787
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,267
    11.5k
    Number of Households
    ± 706

    In 2024, the median household income of the 11.5k households in Carroll County, TN grew to $51,787 from the previous year's value of $50,391.

    The following chart displays the households in Carroll County, TN 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Carroll County, TN is from Tennessee.
    0.457
    2024 Wage GINI in Tennessee
    0.459
    2023 Wage GINI in Tennessee

    In 2024, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.505% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

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    Commute Time

    26.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Carroll County, TN have a shorter commute time (26.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.37% of the workforce in Carroll County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 9.74% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Carroll County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.16%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carroll County, TN (4.67k out of 27.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Carroll County, TN is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 21.9% of the children was living in poverty in Carroll County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.8%.

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    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 254 in Carroll County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 26.6% per 100,000 population.

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