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Carroll County, MO
7 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Carroll County, Missouri.
Population
8,411
Land area
695sq mi
People per sq mi
12
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Carroll County
Carroll County at a glance
- Carroll County is 87% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,154 a year, 12% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,500 (49% below Missouri) and median rent is $822 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Carrollton (3,145), Norborne (676) and Hale (525).
Local data for Carroll County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carroll County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,154
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$117,500
Prices -4.3% in a year
Median rent
$822/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,585), Irish Americans (732), Scottish Americans (167).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,643
2,653 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,123
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$61.22M
FY 2026, $7,206 per person
PPP loans
$20.71M
814 loans, 2,253 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$34.92K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Carroll County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carroll County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
308
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
15
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 17°F
40.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carroll County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Carroll County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Carroll County, MO?
- Carrollton is the largest city or town in Carroll County, with about 3,145 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Carroll County?
- Carroll County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 64622, 64623, 64633, 64639, 64668.
- What is the population of Carroll County, MO?
- About 8,411 people live in Carroll County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Carroll County?
- Carroll County borders Lafayette County, Saline County, Ray County, Livingston County, Caldwell County, Chariton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023