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Carrollton, Alabama, in Pickens county, is 30 miles W of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 171 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The town has a population of 987.
In Carrollton, about 44% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Carrollton is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. The town is known for its large population of single adults.
There is an unusually large share of women in Carrollton.
In 2000, Carrollton had a median family income of $29,612.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Carrollton ($4,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 61% of housing units in Carrollton are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Carrollton are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.
In Carrollton, 96% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the town. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.
Comparing Carrollton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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