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Carrolltown, PA
Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Population
914
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,365
ZIP codes
0
Carrolltown and its ZIP codes
Carrolltown at a glance
- Carrolltown is about 4.7 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,207 a year, 9% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,500 (54% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $842 a month.
Local data for Carrolltown, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carrolltown, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,207
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$117,500
Median rent
$842/mo
Homeownership
92.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
49.2
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (391), Irish Americans (204), Italian Americans (117).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cambria County. PPP loans are for Carrolltown.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,226
46,956 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,794
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $11,403 per person
How people get to work
Carrolltown, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carrolltown, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
578
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
357
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Carrolltown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. BenedictCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.1 |
| ElmoraCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.1 |
| PattonBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.9 |
| HastingsBorough | 4.2 mi | 0.6 |
| NicktownCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Chest SpringsBorough | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Northern CambriaBorough | 5.5 mi | 3 |
| ColverCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.3 |
| LorettoBorough | 7.2 mi | 0.9 |
| EmeighCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.3 |
| EbensburgBorough | 7.9 mi | 1.7 |
| AlverdaCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.8 |
| RevlocCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| AshvilleBorough | 8.9 mi | 0.2 |
| WestoverBorough | 9.7 mi | 2.7 |
| Cherry TreeBorough | 10 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carrolltown, PA in?
- Carrolltown is in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Carrolltown, PA?
- About 914 people live in Carrolltown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carrolltown?
- Nearby places include St. Benedict (1.9 mi), Elmora (2.3 mi), Patton (3.5 mi), Hastings (4.2 mi), Nicktown (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023