Carroll County Summary

Life in Carroll County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Carroll County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Carroll County:

  • The population in Carroll County is 174,318.

  • The median home value in Carroll County is $487,997.

  • The median income in Carroll County is $115,876.

  • The median rent in Carroll County is $1,370.

  • The unemployment rate in Carroll County is 3.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Carroll County is 5.3%.

  • The average high in Carroll County is 70.0° and there are 101.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Carroll County

List Of Cities & Towns in Carroll County

Eldersburg, MD Population 30,626

Westminster, MD Population 20,257

Mount Airy, MD Population 9,746

Taneytown, MD Population 7,295

Hampstead, MD Population 6,311

Manchester, MD Population 5,446

Sykesville, MD Population 4,346

New Windsor, MD Population 1,338

Union Bridge, MD Population 941

Map Of Carroll County

Carroll County, MD Weather

  • The average high in Carroll County is 70.0°.

  • There are 83.55 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 101.4 inches of rain each year with 8.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:47 hours of sun each day in Carroll County.

StatCarroll County
Mean High70.0
Nice Days83.55
Rainfall101.4
Snowfall8.4
Sunny Hours4:47
70.0°
Average High
101.4
Inches of Rain

Carroll County Photos

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Carroll County Demographics

Population over time in Carroll County

The current population in Carroll County is 174,318. The population has increased 2.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 172,148 2.3%
2022 168,233 0.3%
2021 167,699 -

Gender in Carroll County

  • Carroll County is 50.3% female with 87,612 female residents.

  • Carroll County is 49.7% male with 86,706 male residents.

Female
50.3% (87,612)
Male
49.7% (86,706)
Gender Carroll County MD USA
Female 50.3% 51.3% 50.5%
Male 49.7% 48.7% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Carroll County

Carroll County is:

  • 85.6% White with 149,221 White residents.

  • 3.9% African American with 6,772 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 146 American Indian residents.

  • 2.3% Asian with 4,036 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 17 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 968 Other residents.

  • 2.8% Two Or More with 4,825 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.8% Hispanic with 8,333 Hispanic residents.

White
85.6% (149,221)
African American
3.9% (6,772)
American Indian
0.1% (146)
Asian
2.3% (4,036)
Hawaiian
0.0% (17)
Other
0.6% (968)
Two Or More
2.8% (4,825)
Hispanic
4.8% (8,333)

Table: Carroll County By Race

Race Carroll County MD USA
White 85.6% 47.4% 58.2%
African American 3.9% 29.2% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 2.3% 6.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.6% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.8% 4.2% 3.9%
Hispanic 4.8% 12.1% 19.0%

Household Income For Carroll County, Maryland

  • 2.6% of households in Carroll County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.4% of households in Carroll County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Carroll County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Carroll County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Carroll County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Carroll County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Carroll County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.7% of households in Carroll County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Carroll County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 21.5% of households in Carroll County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.6% (4,552)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.4% (2,454)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.0% (7,018)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.3% (7,575)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.1% (12,333)
$50,000 to $74,999
11.4% (19,810)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.8% (20,518)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.7% (36,070)
$150,000 to $199,999
15.2% (26,556)
$200,000 or more
21.5% (37,427)
Income Carroll County MD USA
Less than $10,000 2.6% 4.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.4% 2.5% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.0% 4.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.3% 4.9% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.1% 7.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 11.4% 13.2% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.8% 12.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.7% 19.3% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 15.2% 12.4% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 21.5% 19.2% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Carroll County for adults over 25

  • -1.0% of adults in Carroll County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Carroll County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Carroll County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Carroll County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Carroll County completed associate's degree.

  • 24.0% of adults in Carroll County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Carroll County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Carroll County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Carroll County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
-1% (-1,743)
9-12th Grade
4% (6,972)
High School / GED
28% (48,809)
Some College
19% (33,120)
Associate's Degree
9% (15,688)
Bachelor's Degree
24% (41,836)
Master's Degree
13% (22,661)
Professional Degree
2% (3,486)
Doctorate Degree
2% (3,486)
Education Carroll County MD USA
< 9th Grade -1% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 6%
High School / GED 28% 24% 26%
Some College 19% 18% 19%
Associate's Degree 9% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 24% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 13% 14% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 3% 2%

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