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Carrollton, IL


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Carrollton, Illinois

Carrollton, Illinois, in Greene county, is 35 miles N of Florissant, Missouri (center to center) and 47 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 2,605.

The People and Families of Carrollton

In Carrollton, about 58% of adults are married.

Carrollton benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carrollton had a median family income of $37,368.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Carrollton ($200). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Carrollton Housing

About 75% of housing units in Carrollton are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Typical rents in Carrollton are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Carrollton, 91% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Carrollton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Carrollton Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Carrollton Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Carrollton, IL

Comparing Carrollton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men52
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People Above Poverty74
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use53
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing59
Housing Recently Built22
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