Carroll County

As of the 2020 Census, Carroll County, Arkansas, had a population of approximately 28,260. The racial composition was primarily White at 85.7%, Hispanic or Latino at 13.1%, two or more races at 3.0%, Native American at 1.5%, and Black or African American at 0.8%. The median household income was about $45,000, with a poverty rate of roughly 18.2%. The population distribution included 22.4% under 18 years, 23.6% over 65 years, and a median age of 45.2 years.

As of the latest data, Carroll County, AR has a median home value of approximately $151,000. The median rent is around $800 per month. Homeownership rate stands at 69%, and the vacancy rate is roughly 15%. The county features a mix of urban and rural housing options, with a modest increase in property values over recent years. Housing availability varies, with a notable demand for single-family homes.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, local real estate listings (2023).

As of the most recent elections, Carroll County, Arkansas, participates in federal, state, and local elections. In the 2022 general elections, the following notable races took place:

• U.S. Senate: Candidate John Boozman (Republican) secured a significant majority with 65.0% of the vote, defeating Natalie James (Democrat), who received 31.5%.
• Governor: Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican) won with 63.0% of the vote against Chris Jones (Democrat), who garnered 36.0%.
• Local Offices: Positions such as County Judge, Sheriff, and various county commissioners were contested, with Republican candidates generally leading in votes.

In Carroll County, approximately 11,000 out of 18,000 registered voters participated in the 2022 election, reflecting a turnout of around 61%. For the most current candidate listings and detailed results, refer to the Carroll County Clerk's official website or the Arkansas Secretary of State.

Carroll County, AR, has an education level with 84.9% of residents over the age of 25 holding at least a high school diploma, which is below the Arkansas state average of 87.8% and the national average of 88.5%. Additionally, 15.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher, also lower compared to Arkansas's 23.3% and the national average of 33.1%. These figures indicate that Carroll County lags behind both the state and national levels in educational attainment.

As of the latest available data, Carroll County, AR, has a labor force participation rate of approximately 58.5%, with an unemployment rate hovering around 4.5%. Key industries in the county include manufacturing, which employs around 30% of the workforce, and tourism-related services, driven primarily by attractions in Eureka Springs. Agriculture and retail also contribute significantly to the local economy.

Nationally, the U.S. has an unemployment rate of about 3.7% and a labor force participation rate around 61.7%. Arkansas, on the other hand, reports a state unemployment rate close to the national average (around 3.7%) with a participation rate of approximately 56.8%.

Manufacturing in Carroll County stands out against the national average, where manufacturing contributes to about 8.5% of employment. This sector's prominence in Carroll County underscores the region's industrial significance compared to broader state and national trends.

As of the most recent data, Carroll County, AR, has a median household income of approximately $43,000. This figure is lower compared to the national median household income, which stands around $68,700, and also below the Arkansas state median, approximately $52,000.

This disparity highlights the economic challenges faced by households in Carroll County compared to broader state and national levels.

As of the latest data, Carroll County, Arkansas, has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. The overall crime rate is approximately 2,400 incidents per 100,000 people annually. Below is a statistics table summarizing the types of crimes and their rates per 100,000 people:

Carroll County remains safer than many urban areas, with efforts ongoing to reduce crime rates even further.