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Carrollton, Kentucky

Carrollton, Kentucky, in Carroll county, is 43 miles NE of Louisville, Kentucky. The city has a population of 3,846.

The People and Families of Carrollton

In Carrollton, about 46% of adults are married. Carrollton is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carrollton had a median family income of $41,193.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Carrollton ($250). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Carrollton Housing

About 52% of housing units in Carrollton are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Carrollton, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Carrollton than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Carrollton Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Carrollton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Carrollton, KY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity88
Senior Citizens77
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men67
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Age of the Population55
Female Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size35
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better46
College Educated Adults33
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Rents97
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime54
Low Violent Crime42

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