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Carrollton, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Pickens County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
892 Population 433/sq mi density
$29,957 Median Income $17,629 per capita
$142,000 Home Value $129,150 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
121 Violent Crime/100K 1,636 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$29,957 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$142,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Carrollton, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,957
60% below
$17,629 per capita
Home Value
$142,000
50% below
Zillow: $129,150
Violent Crime
121/100K
68% below
1,636/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.7%
52% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
323 sunny days/yr

How Carrollton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Carrollton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
40%
Home Value
50%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carrollton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Carrollton residents earn a median household income of $29,957 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,629. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 398 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carrollton is $142,000 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,150. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Carrollton reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,636/100K.

Education

15.4% of adults in Carrollton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carrollton has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population892
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density433/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$29,957
Per Capita$17,629
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$569M
Avg Weekly Wage$977

Housing

A
Home Value$142,000
Rent
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$129,150
Housing Units433
Rent Burden25.4%

Crime

F
Violent121/100K
Property1,636/100K

Health

Obesity48.7%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,197/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation249 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute37 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Carrollton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.