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Carrollton, MO


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Carrollton, Missouri

Carrollton, Missouri, in Carroll county, is 52 miles E of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and 60 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 4,122.

The People and Families of Carrollton

In Carrollton, about 52% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Carrollton live by themselves.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city. Carrollton benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carrollton had a median family income of $35,933.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Carrollton ($350). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Carrollton Housing

About 64% of housing units in Carrollton are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Carrollton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Carrollton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Carrollton, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population97
Age of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Racial Diversity77
Well-Paid Single Men45
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income45
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work55
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Housing Recently Built54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime22

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