Carrollton, AL

City

Demographics of Carrollton

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

11.2%

Households with Children

19.8%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 10.9%
School Age (5-17): 13.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.5%
Working Age (35-54): 15.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 20.5%
Seniors (65+): 13.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 12.9%
High School / GED: 48.5%
Some College or Associate's: 27.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 5.9%
Single Parents: 13.9%
Couples & Adults: 31.4%
Living Alone: 48.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 51.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 43.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 34.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 65.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 31.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 68.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 76.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 18.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 91.0%
Spanish: 9.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.8%
Elementary (1-4): 6.6%
Middle School (5-8): 4.4%
High School (9-12): 2.6%
College / Graduate: 2.7%
Not Enrolled: 81.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Carrollton

Neighborhood

Pickens, AL

Beaver Town / Stansel

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources