Economy Overview
124,592
Population
Population grew by 7,136 over the last 5 years and is projected to grow by 7,280 over the next 5 years.
46,015
Total Regional Employment
Jobs grew by 1,849 over the last 5 years and are projected to grow by 3,359 over the next 5 years.
$62.9K
Median Household Income
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.
Educational Attainment
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).
Population Trends
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.
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Job Trends
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%.
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Population Characteristics
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Millennials
Carroll County, GA has 23,782 millennials (ages 25-39). The national average for an area this size is 24,740.
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Retiring Soon
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.
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Racial Diversity
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.
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Veterans
Carroll County, GA has 5,957 veterans. The national average for an area this size is 6,664.
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Violent Crime
Carroll County, GA has 1.82 violent crimes per 1,000 people. The national rate is 3.53 per 1,000 people.
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Property Crime
Carroll County, GA has 15.42 property crimes per 1,000 people. The national rate is 19.79 per 1,000 people.