Carroll County, MD

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2023 Population

174,318

0.631% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Party

US Senator

Angela Alsobrooks

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

41.3

0.482% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

5.32%

4.3% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$115,876

3.76% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$406,400

4.15% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

91,737

0.652% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Carroll County, MD had a population of 174k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $115,876. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Carroll County, MD grew from 173,225 to 174,318, a 0.631% increase and its median household income grew from $111,672 to $115,876, a 3.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Carroll County, MD are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.88%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.77%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.32%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.77%).

None of the households in Carroll County, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.9% of the residents in Carroll County, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Carroll County, MD are McDaniel College (872 degrees awarded in 2023) and Carroll Community College (513 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Carroll County, MD was $406,400, and the homeownership rate was 83.9%.

Most people in Carroll County, MD N/A, and the average commute time was 34.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Carroll County, MD was 2 cars per household.

Carroll County, MD borders Baltimore County, MD, Frederick County, MD, Howard County, MD, Adams County, PA, and York County, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Carroll County, MD is home to a population of 174k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.04% of Carroll County, MD residents were born outside of the country (8.78k people).

In 2023, there were 22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (149k people) in Carroll County, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.77k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.83k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.9%

2023 Citizenship

98%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.9% of Carroll County, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Carroll County, MD was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Carroll County, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Carroll County, MD

White (Non-Hispanic)
149k ± 547
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.77k ± 458
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.83k ± 700

4.78%

Hispanic Population

8.33k people

4.78% of the people in Carroll County, MD are hispanic (8.33k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Carroll County, MD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Maryland.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
115,960 ± 8,281 people
India
61,668 ± 6,066 people
Nigeria
45,887 ± 5,240 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland was El Salvador, the natal country of 115,960 Maryland residents, followed by India with 61,668 and Nigeria with 45,887.

Foreign-Born Population

5.04%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.78k people

4.63%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

8.03k people

As of 2023, 5.04% of Carroll County, MD residents (8.78k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Carroll County, MD was 4.63%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Carroll County, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,785 ± 347
Gulf War (2001-)
2,754 ± 361
Gulf War (1990s)
1,568 ± 253

Carroll County, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Carroll County, MD employs 91.7k people. The largest industries in Carroll County, MD are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,316 people), Educational Services (10,218 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (9,367 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($114,737), Public Administration ($108,367), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($97,142).

Males in Maryland have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,266. The income inequality in Maryland (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

91.7k

2023 Value

± 2,304

0.652%

1 Year growth

± 3.44%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Carroll County, MD grew at a rate of 0.652%, from 91.1k employees to 91.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Carroll County, MD, are Management Occupations (13,922 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,975 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,569 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Carroll County, MD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maryland (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

91.7k

2023 Value

± 2,304

0.652%

1 Year growth

± 3.44%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Carroll County, MD grew at a rate of 0.652%, from 91.1k employees to 91.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Carroll County, MD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,316 people), Educational Services (10,218 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (9,367 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Carroll County, MD, though some of these residents may live in Carroll County, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$73,488

Median earning men ± $2,610

$50,679

Median earning women ± $2,243

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($115,496), Public Administration ($111,157), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($100,873).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($99,969), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,007), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,151).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

0.617%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.69M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 0.617% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maryland.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

474
Construction
369
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
294
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$511k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$395k
Construction
$278k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Carroll County, MD went to Donald J. Trump with 60% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.02%).

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.02%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Carroll County, MD went to Donald J. Trump with 60% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.02%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Carroll County, MD for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maryland

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Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Angela Alsobrooks

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing Maryland.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maryland over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Maryland

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maryland have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Carroll County, MD awarded 1,385 degrees. The student population of Carroll County, MD in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,299 male students and 3,747 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Carroll County, MD are White (970 and 70.1%), followed by Black or African American (155 and 11.2%), Hispanic or Latino (84 and 6.07%), and Unknown (82 and 5.93%).

The largest universities in Carroll County, MD by number of degrees awarded are McDaniel College (872 and 63%) and Carroll Community College (513 and 37%).

The most popular majors in Carroll County, MD are Liberal Arts & Sciences (250 and 18.1%), General Educational Leadership & Administration (139 and 10%), and Curriculum & Instruction (77 and 5.56%).

The median tuition cost in Carroll County, MD for private four year colleges is $48,672.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Carroll County, MD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 6,046 (38% men and 62% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 6,046 students enrolled in Carroll County, MD, 38% men and 62% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,030 records, of which 61.9% were women and 38.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
247 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
54 degrees awarded
General Business
49 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Carroll County, MD was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 247 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Carroll County, MD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

McDaniel College
872 degrees awarded
Carroll Community College
513 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was McDaniel College with 872 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 511 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Carroll County, MD, which is 0.585 times less than the 874 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 970 degrees mean that there were 6.26 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 155 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($48,672) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,476) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.05% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Bachelors Degree (1.04M), and Some college (961k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Carroll County, MD was $406,400 in 2023, which is 1.34 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $390,200 to $406,400, a 4.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Carroll County, MD is 83.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Carroll County, MD have an average commute time of 34.5 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in Carroll County, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Carroll County, MD is $115,876. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Carroll County, MD was Census Tract 5130.02 with a value of $185,924, followed by Census Tract 5052.06 and Census Tract 5141, with respective values of $180,598 and $176,875.

In 2023, 10.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Carroll County, MD. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.92%.

Housing

Property

$406,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,074

$53,237

Median Property Taxes

±$1,311

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Carroll County, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Carroll County, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

83.9%

Homeownership

2023

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 83.9% of the housing units in Carroll County, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 83%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Carroll County, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5130.02
Census Tract 5052.06
Census Tract 5141

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Carroll County, MD was Census Tract 5130.02 with a value of $185,924, followed by Census Tract 5052.06 and Census Tract 5141, with respective values of $180,598 and $176,875.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Carroll County, MD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$115,876

Median Household Income

± $3,145

63.5k

Number of Households

± 1,794

In 2023, the median household income of the 63.5k households in Carroll County, MD grew to $115,876 from the previous year's value of $111,672.

The following chart displays the households in Carroll County, MD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Carroll County, MD is from Maryland.

0.454

2022 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Maryland

In 2022, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 1. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maryland across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Carroll County, MD N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

34.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Carroll County, MD have a longer commute time (34.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.73% of the workforce in Carroll County, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Carroll County, MD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Carroll County, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Carroll County, MD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 10.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Carroll County, MD. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.92%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

5.32% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carroll County, MD (9.07k out of 171k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Carroll County, MD is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 6.2% of the children was living in poverty in Carroll County, MD. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.2% of the population of Carroll County, MD has health coverage, with 62.3% on employee plans, 8.92% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.11% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Carroll County, MD see 2255 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.76% increase from the previous year (2216 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1774 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 404 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,255 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Carroll County, MD

Primary care physicians in Carroll County, MD see an average of 2,255 patients per year. This represents a 1.76% increase from the previous year (2,216 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Carroll County, MD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.82%

Uninsured

62.3%

Employer Coverage

8.92%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.11%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Carroll County, MD declined by 2.5% from 2.9% to 2.82%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Carroll County, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 28.7 in Carroll County, MD.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Carroll County, MD.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 29.4% in Carroll County, MD.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Carroll County, MD.