Georgia is ranked no.1 in Workforce Development for the 14th consecutive year. In Carroll County, we boast a talented, robust talent pool with 74% of workers between the age of 22-25. The median age of Carroll County employees is 36.
Carroll County is also home to the University of West Georgia and West Georgia Technical College where nearly 20,000 students are pursuing higher education. With top-rated programs in computing and technology, nursing and health care, finance and the arts, trade skills, vocational training, and beyond, we understand that a growing business requires a growing workforce. Additionally, we hold monthly workforce meetings in partnership with the Chamber and participate in Regional Workforce Development Partnerships with Harralson and Heard Counties.
Your ability to attract and retain top talent is enhanced by the superior quality of life here in West Georgia. With a low cost of living, people are choosing our community because it offers small-town charm just an hour from the big city.
Population grew by 7,136 over the last 5 years and is projected to grow by 7,280 over the next 5 years.
Jobs grew by 1,849 over the last 5 years and are projected to grow by 3,359 over the next 5 years.
Carroll County has the second-highest median household income of comparable cities and the highest among those with major universities and an average household income of $80k.
Concerning educational attainment, 10.12% of Carroll County, GA residents possess a Bachelor’s Degree (10.88 % below the national average), and 22.29% hold an Associate’s Degree (13.69% above the national average).
The county’s population is projected to increase by 30,000 in 2040. 45% of the 30,000 increase (13,650) is expected to be in the 25 and under age demographic population.
From 2015 to 2020, jobs increased by 4.2% in Carroll County, GA from 44,166 to 46,015. This change outpaced the national growth rate of 1.3% by 2.9%.
The county’s population is projected to increase by 30,000 in 2040. 45% of the 30,000 increase (13,650) is expected to be in the 25 and under age demographic population.
Carroll County, GA has 23,782 millennials (ages 25-39). The national average for an area this size is 24,740.
Retirement risk is low in Carroll County, GA. The national average for an area this size is 35,279 people 55 or older, while there are 30,662 here.
Racial diversity is low in Carroll County, GA. The national average for an area this size is 47,863 racially diverse people, while there are 35,522 here.
Carroll County, GA has 5,957 veterans. The national average for an area this size is 6,664.
Carroll County, GA has 1.82 violent crimes per 1,000 people. The national rate is 3.53 per 1,000 people.
Carroll County, GA has 15.42 property crimes per 1,000 people. The national rate is 19.79 per 1,000 people.
