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Carroll County, KY
5 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Carroll County, Kentucky.
Population
10,954
Land area
129sq mi
People per sq mi
85
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Carroll County
Carroll County at a glance
- Carroll County is 26% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,466, 11% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,900 (31% below Kentucky) and median rent is $910 a month.
- Its largest cities are Carrollton (3,915), Sanders (435) and Ghent (286).
Local data for Carroll County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carroll County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,466
Poverty rate
23.1%
Median home value
$140,900
Prices +15.7% in a year
Median rent
$910/mo
Homeownership
65.7%
Bachelor's or higher
11.4%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,407), Irish Americans (656), Mexican Americans (570).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,745
7,875 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,303
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$98.9M
FY 2026, $9,150 per person
PPP loans
$11.2M
212 loans, 1,528 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$23.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Carroll County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.1%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carroll County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
237
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
73
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 25°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Carroll County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Carroll County, KY?
- Carrollton is the largest city or town in Carroll County, with about 3,915 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Carroll County?
- Carroll County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 41008, 41045, 41083.
- What is the population of Carroll County, KY?
- About 10,954 people live in Carroll County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Carroll County?
- Carroll County borders Jefferson County, IN, Henry County, Owen County, Switzerland County, IN, Gallatin County, Trimble County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023