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Carroll County Demographics Dashboard

The demographic dashboard includes basic demographic information about your community covering topics like population, education and poverty. This dashboard is modeled after the US Census Bureau QuickFacts demographic profile.
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Compared to Prior Value

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County: Carroll

Population

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County: Carroll

Population

Value
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County: Carroll Total Population

Current Value:

Total Population

176,639
People
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (176,639) is greater than the previously measured value (175,472).
Prior Value
(175,472)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
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County: Carroll

Age and Sex

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County: Carroll

Age and Sex

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County: Carroll Population Under Age 5

Current Value:

Population Under Age 5

5.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (5.7%), Carroll has a value of 5.5%.
MD Value
(5.7%)
Compared to the US Value (5.5%), Carroll has a value of 5.5%.
US Value
(5.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (5.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5.5%).
Prior Value
(5.5%)
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County: Carroll Population Under Age 18

Current Value:

Population Under Age 18

22.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (22.0%), Carroll has a value of 22.2%.
MD Value
(22.0%)
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Carroll has a value of 22.2%.
US Value
(21.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (22.2%) is greater than the previously measured value (22.1%).
Prior Value
(22.1%)
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Carroll Population Over Age 65

Current Value:

Population Over Age 65

18.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (17.3%), Carroll has a value of 18.3%.
MD Value
(17.3%)
Compared to the US Value (17.7%), Carroll has a value of 18.3%.
US Value
(17.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (18.3%) is greater than the previously measured value (17.9%).
Prior Value
(17.9%)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
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County: Carroll Female Population

Current Value:

Female Population

50.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (51.4%), Carroll has a value of 50.2%.
MD Value
(51.4%)
Compared to the US Value (50.5%), Carroll has a value of 50.2%.
US Value
(50.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (50.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (50.2%).
Prior Value
(50.2%)
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Carroll Male Population

Current Value:

Male Population

49.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (48.6%), Carroll has a value of 49.8%.
MD Value
(48.6%)
Compared to the US Value (49.5%), Carroll has a value of 49.8%.
US Value
(49.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (49.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (49.8%).
Prior Value
(49.8%)
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County: Carroll

Race and Hispanic Origin

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County: Carroll

Race and Hispanic Origin

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County: Carroll Population White

Current Value:

Population White

89.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (57.2%), Carroll has a value of 89.8%.
MD Value
(57.2%)
Compared to the US Value (75.3%), Carroll has a value of 89.8%.
US Value
(75.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (89.8%) is less than the previously measured value (90.4%).
Prior Value
(90.4%)
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Carroll Population Black or African American

Current Value:

Population Black or African American

4.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (31.6%), Carroll has a value of 4.6%.
MD Value
(31.6%)
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Carroll has a value of 4.6%.
US Value
(13.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (4.6%) is greater than the previously measured value (4.4%).
Prior Value
(4.4%)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
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County: Carroll Population American Indian and Alaska Native

Current Value:

Population American Indian and Alaska Native

0.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (0.8%), Carroll has a value of 0.4%.
MD Value
(0.8%)
Compared to the US Value (1.3%), Carroll has a value of 0.4%.
US Value
(1.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (0.4%) is greater than the previously measured value (0.3%).
Prior Value
(0.3%)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
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County: Carroll Population Asian

Current Value:

Population Asian

2.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (7.1%), Carroll has a value of 2.7%.
MD Value
(7.1%)
Compared to the US Value (6.4%), Carroll has a value of 2.7%.
US Value
(6.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (2.7%) is greater than the previously measured value (2.5%).
Prior Value
(2.5%)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
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County: Carroll Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

Current Value:

Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

0.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (0.1%), Carroll has a value of 0.1%.
MD Value
(0.1%)
Compared to the US Value (0.3%), Carroll has a value of 0.1%.
US Value
(0.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (0.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.1%).
Prior Value
(0.1%)
Over time, the Carroll value is staying the same.
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County: Carroll Population Two or More Races

Current Value:

Population Two or More Races

2.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (3.3%), Carroll has a value of 2.4%.
MD Value
(3.3%)
Compared to the US Value (3.1%), Carroll has a value of 2.4%.
US Value
(3.1%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (2.4%) is greater than the previously measured value (2.3%).
Prior Value
(2.3%)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
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County: Carroll Population Hispanic or Latino

Current Value:

Population Hispanic or Latino

5.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (12.6%), Carroll has a value of 5.3%.
MD Value
(12.6%)
Compared to the US Value (19.5%), Carroll has a value of 5.3%.
US Value
(19.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (5.3%) is greater than the previously measured value (5.1%).
Prior Value
(5.1%)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
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County: Carroll Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Current Value:

Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

85.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (47.3%), Carroll has a value of 85.3%.
MD Value
(47.3%)
Compared to the US Value (58.4%), Carroll has a value of 85.3%.
US Value
(58.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (85.3%) is less than the previously measured value (86.1%).
Prior Value
(86.1%)
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Carroll

Population Characteristics

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County: Carroll

Population Characteristics

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County: Carroll Veteran Population

Current Value:

Veteran Population

7.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (7.2%), Carroll has a value of 7.4%.
MD Value
(7.2%)
Compared to the US Value (6.6%), Carroll has a value of 7.4%.
US Value
(6.6%)
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Carroll Foreign Born Persons

Current Value:

Foreign Born Persons

4.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (15.7%), Carroll has a value of 4.7%.
MD Value
(15.7%)
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Carroll has a value of 4.7%.
US Value
(13.7%)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
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County: Carroll

Housing

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County: Carroll

Housing

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County: Carroll Housing Units

Current Value:

Housing Units

66,748
Housing units
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (66,748) is greater than the previously measured value (66,534).
Prior Value
(66,534)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
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County: Carroll Homeownership

Current Value:

Homeownership

79.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (61.8%), Carroll has a value of 79.9%.
MD Value
(61.8%)
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Carroll has a value of 79.9%.
US Value
(57.8%)
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County: Carroll Median Housing Unit Value

Current Value:

Median Housing Unit Value

$390,200
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of $390,200 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $330,950 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $234,875.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value ($380,500), Carroll has a value of $390,200 which is higher and better.
MD Value
($380,500)
Compared to the US Value ($281,900), Carroll has a value of $390,200 which is higher and better.
US Value
($281,900)
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County: Carroll Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

Current Value:

Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

$2,222
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of $2,222 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,994 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $2,342.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value ($2,245), Carroll has a value of $2,222 which is lower and better.
MD Value
($2,245)
Compared to the US Value ($1,828), Carroll has a value of $2,222 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($1,828)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Carroll Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

Current Value:

Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

$647
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of $647 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $657 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $698.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value ($703), Carroll has a value of $647 which is lower and better.
MD Value
($703)
Compared to the US Value ($584), Carroll has a value of $647 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($584)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
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County: Carroll Median Household Gross Rent

Current Value:

Median Household Gross Rent

$1,283
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of $1,283 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,303 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,625.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value ($1,598), Carroll has a value of $1,283 which is lower and better.
MD Value
($1,598)
Compared to the US Value ($1,268), Carroll has a value of $1,283 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($1,268)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
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County: Carroll

Family & Living Arrangements

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County: Carroll

Family & Living Arrangements

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County: Carroll Households

Current Value:

Households

63,318
Households
(2018-2022)
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County: Carroll Average Household Size

Current Value:

Average Household Size

2.70
Persons per household
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (2.60), Carroll has a value of 2.70.
MD Value
(2.60)
Compared to the US Value (2.60), Carroll has a value of 2.70.
US Value
(2.60)
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County: Carroll Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home

Current Value:

Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home

5.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (19.8%), Carroll has a value of 5.9%.
MD Value
(19.8%)
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Carroll has a value of 5.9%.
US Value
(21.7%)
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County: Carroll

Education

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County: Carroll

Education

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County: Carroll People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

94.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 94.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 91.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 88.4%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 94.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (91.0%), Carroll has a value of 94.2% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(91.0%)
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Carroll has a value of 94.2% which is higher and better.
US Value
(89.1%)
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County: Carroll People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

38.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 38.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 35.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 25.2%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 38.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (42.2%), Carroll has a value of 38.8% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(42.2%)
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Carroll has a value of 38.8% which is higher and better.
US Value
(34.3%)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
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County: Carroll

Health

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County: Carroll

Health

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County: Carroll Persons with a Disability

Current Value:

Persons with a Disability

12.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (11.3%), Carroll has a value of 12.5%.
MD Value
(11.3%)
Compared to the US Value (12.9%), Carroll has a value of 12.5%.
US Value
(12.9%)
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County: Carroll Persons with Health Insurance

Current Value:

Persons with Health Insurance

95.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 95.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 93.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 92.4%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 95.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 90.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (93.2%), Carroll has a value of 95.7% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(93.2%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (95.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (95.3%).
Prior Value
(95.3%)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (93.6%), the target has been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(93.6%)
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (92.4%), the target has been met.
HP 2030 Target
(92.4%)
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County: Carroll

Economy

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County: Carroll

Economy

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County: Carroll Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

64.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 64.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 61.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 55.8%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 64.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 55.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (63.2%), Carroll has a value of 64.8% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(63.2%)
Compared to the US Value (59.6%), Carroll has a value of 64.8% which is higher and better.
US Value
(59.6%)
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Carroll Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

61.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 61.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 60.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 55.9%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 61.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (62.7%), Carroll has a value of 61.4% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(62.7%)
Compared to the US Value (58.5%), Carroll has a value of 61.4% which is higher and better.
US Value
(58.5%)
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Carroll Total Employment

Current Value:

Total Employment

52,941
Paid Employees
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (52,941) is greater than the previously measured value (50,736).
Prior Value
(50,736)
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County: Carroll Total Employment Change

Current Value:

Total Employment Change

4.3%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 4.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 3.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 2.3%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 4.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 3.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.1%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (6.7%), Carroll has a value of 4.3% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(6.7%)
Compared to the US Value (5.8%), Carroll has a value of 4.3% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(5.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (4.3%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (-3.5%).
Prior Value
(-3.5%)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Carroll

Transportation

Value
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County: Carroll

Transportation

Value
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County: Carroll Mean Travel Time to Work

Current Value:

Mean Travel Time to Work

35.4
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 35.4 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 29.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 33.5.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 35.4 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (32.0), Carroll has a value of 35.4 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(32.0)
Compared to the US Value (26.7), Carroll has a value of 35.4 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(26.7)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
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County: Carroll

Income & Poverty

Value
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County: Carroll

Income & Poverty

Value
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County: Carroll Median Household Income

Current Value:

Median Household Income

$111,672
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of $111,672 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $87,513 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $66,350.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of $111,672 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $60,831 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,521.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value ($98,461), Carroll has a value of $111,672 which is higher and better.
MD Value
($98,461)
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Carroll has a value of $111,672 which is higher and better.
US Value
($75,149)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
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County: Carroll Per Capita Income

Current Value:

Per Capita Income

$49,434
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of $49,434 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $47,290 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $36,857.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of $49,434 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $32,340 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $28,112.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value ($49,865), Carroll has a value of $49,434 which is lower and worse.
MD Value
($49,865)
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Carroll has a value of $49,434 which is higher and better.
US Value
($41,261)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
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County: Carroll People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

People Living Below Poverty Level

5.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 5.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 5.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (9.3%), Carroll has a value of 5.1% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(9.3%)
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Carroll has a value of 5.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.5%)
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
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County: Carroll

Businesses

Value
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County: Carroll

Businesses

Value
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County: Carroll Employer Establishments

Current Value:

Employer Establishments

4,264
Number of Establishments
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (4,264) is greater than the previously measured value (4,197).
Prior Value
(4,197)
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, not significantly.
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