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Carrollton, KY
City in Carroll County, Kentucky.
Population
3,915
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,923
ZIP codes
0
Carrollton and its ZIP codes
Carrollton at a glance
- Carrollton is about 17 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 105th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $45,871 a year, 28% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,200 (45% below Kentucky) and median rent is $918 a month.
Local data for Carrollton, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carrollton, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,871
Poverty rate
22.8%
Median home value
$113,200
Median rent
$918/mo
Homeownership
36.7%
Bachelor's or higher
4.6%
Median age
31.0
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (461), Italian Americans (324), German Americans (300).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carroll County. PPP loans are for Carrollton.
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
How people get to work
Carrollton, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.1%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carrollton, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
237
Countywide, mostly 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 zone4 historic places
Cities near Carrollton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PrestonvilleCity | 1.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Lamb, INCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Brooksburg, INTown | 5.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Vevay, INTown | 6.2 mi | 1.5 |
| GhentCity | 6.5 mi | 0.7 |
| WorthvilleCity | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| BedfordCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| MiltonCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| CampbellsburgCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| SandersCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Madison, INCity | 13 mi | 8.6 |
| SpartaCity | 14 mi | 6.2 |
| Canaan, INCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Florence, INCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| WarsawCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| East Enterprise, INCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carrollton, KY in?
- Carrollton is in Carroll County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Carrollton, KY?
- About 3,915 people live in Carrollton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carrollton?
- Nearby places include Prestonville (1.5 mi), Lamb, IN (1.8 mi), Brooksburg, IN (5.6 mi), Vevay, IN (6.2 mi), Ghent (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023