Carroll County

As of the 2020 census, Carroll County, Indiana, had a population of approximately 20,416 people. The racial composition was predominantly White (97.3%), with small percentages of other races: African American (0.3%), Native American (0.3%), Asian (0.4%), and those of two or more races (1.4%). Hispanics or Latinos of any race made up 2.1% of the population. The county had a median household income of around $56,000, and about 8.5% of the population lived below the poverty line.

Carroll County, IN has seen moderate housing growth. As of 2023, the median home price is approximately $160,000. The average home size is around 1,800 square feet. Rental prices average $800 per month. The homeownership rate stands at about 78%. There are diverse housing options: single-family homes dominate, but there are also townhouses and apartments. The county has a low vacancy rate of roughly 5%, indicating stable demand.

Carroll County, Indiana holds elections for various local, state, and federal offices. Key positions include county commissioners, council members, and the sheriff. The voter turnout in the 2020 general election was approximately 72%. Major candidates for the 2022 general elections included:

• County Commissioner District 1: Republican candidate William Brown.
• County Commissioner District 3: Republican candidate Mark L. Bogan.
• County Council At-Large: Multiple seats, Republicans Timothy Radke, Elizabeth Myers, and David McCain.

Federal elections also included:

• U.S. House of Representatives, Indiana's 4th District: Republican Jim Baird and Democratic Joe Mackey.

Voter registration totaled around 14,000. For detailed figures and candidate profiles, please visit the Carroll County Election Board website or contact the County Clerk’s office.

Note: Specific data may vary in subsequent election cycles.

Carroll County, IN has a population where approximately 89.9% of adults (ages 25+) have earned a high school diploma or higher, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau data. This figure is slightly below the national average of 88.5% and the Indiana state average of 90.3%.

Regarding higher education, around 16.9% of Carroll County residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. This is notably lower than the national average of 32.1% and the state average of 26.5%.

In summary, while Carroll County graduates a comparable percentage of high school students relative to national figures, its rate of higher education attainment lags behind both state and national averages.

As of the latest data, Carroll County, Indiana has a labor force participation rate of approximately 64%, with an unemployment rate of around 2.9%. Key employment sectors in the county include manufacturing, healthcare, retail trade, and education services. Manufacturing is particularly significant, employing about 30% of the workforce, which is higher than the Indiana state average of approximately 17% and the national average of around 8.4%. Healthcare and social assistance employs roughly 12% of workers, which is similar to state and national averages of about 15% and 13%, respectively. Retail trade and educational services also play crucial roles but with more comparable percentages to state and national trends. The prominence of manufacturing in Carroll County underscores its industrial base, differentiating it from broader employment patterns in Indiana and the U.S.

As of the most recent data, the median household income in Carroll County, Indiana is approximately $62,000 per year. Comparatively, the median household income for the entire state of Indiana is around $57,000. Nationally, the median household income in the United States is about $67,500.

Below is a statistical comparison:

Carroll County's median household income is higher than the state average but falls below the national average.

As of the most recent data available, Carroll County, Indiana, generally has lower crime rates compared to national averages. However, crime statistics can fluctuate year-to-year. Here is a snapshot of the crime rates in Carroll County:

These numbers indicate that while Carroll County has relatively low violent crime, property-related crimes occur more frequently, though still below national averages. Detailed, up-to-date crime data can typically be accessed through local law enforcement agencies or the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program.