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Carroll County, MS
3 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Carroll County, Mississippi.
Population
9,686
Land area
628sq mi
People per sq mi
15
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Carroll County
Carroll County at a glance
- Carroll County is 75% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,327, 5% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,600 (35% below Mississippi) and median rent is $662 a month.
- Its largest cities are Vaiden (1,158), North Carrollton (538) and Carrollton (389).
Local data for Carroll County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carroll County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,327
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$109,600
Median rent
$662/mo
Homeownership
83.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
48.6
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (393), Italian Americans (218), German Americans (197).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,925
1,025 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,341
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.6M
FY 2026, $8,961 per person
PPP loans
$5M
295 loans, 600 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$9,727
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Carroll County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.0%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carroll County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
361
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 35°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carroll County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
18.6%
U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Carroll County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Carroll County, MS?
- Vaiden is the largest city or town in Carroll County, with about 1,158 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Carroll County?
- Carroll County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38917, 38923, 38943, 38947, 39176.
- What is the population of Carroll County, MS?
- About 9,686 people live in Carroll County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Carroll County?
- Carroll County borders Leflore County, Grenada County, Attala County, Holmes County, Montgomery County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023