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Carroll, IA
City in Carroll County, Iowa.
Population
10,208
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,698
ZIP codes
0
Carroll and its ZIP codes
Carroll at a glance
- Carroll is about 30 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 41st among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $69,706, 7% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,700 (9% below Iowa) and median rent is $722 a month.
Local data for Carroll, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carroll, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,706
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$188,700
Median rent
$722/mo
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
27.1%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
11.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,271), Irish Americans (1,964), Mexican Americans (187).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carroll County. PPP loans are for Carroll.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,350
10,938 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,790
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$162M
FY 2026, $7,780 per person
How people get to work
Carroll, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 11.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carroll, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
627
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 10°F
33.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carroll, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Carroll
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LidderdaleCity | 5.3 mi | 2.4 |
| WilleyCity | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| GliddenCity | 7 mi | 1.1 |
| HalburCity | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| ArcadiaCity | 9.5 mi | 1 |
| BredaCity | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| DedhamCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| TempletonCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| LanesboroCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| RalstonCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| WestsideCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| AuburnCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake CityCity | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| ManningCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| Coon RapidsCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| ScrantonCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carroll, IA in?
- Carroll is in Carroll County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Carroll, IA?
- About 10,208 people live in Carroll, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carroll?
- Nearby places include Lidderdale (5.3 mi), Willey (6.3 mi), Glidden (7 mi), Halbur (7.5 mi), Arcadia (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023