Carrollton, TX

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2021 Population

131,388

4.32% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.4

1.59% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

6.3%

2.57% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$87,299

6.02% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$283,800

6.25% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Carrollton, TX had a population of 131k people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $87,299. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Carrollton, TX declined from 137,319 to 131,388, a −4.32% decrease and its median household income grew from $82,345 to $87,299, a 6.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Carrollton, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (39.3%), White (Hispanic) (22.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (15.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.74%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (6.49%).

None of the households in Carrollton, TX 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.

84.9% of the residents in Carrollton, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Carrollton, TX are Paul Mitchell the School-Dallas (155 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Carrollton, TX was $283,800, and the homeownership rate was 58.8%.

Most people in Carrollton, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Carrollton, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Carrollton, TX is home to a population of 131k people, from which 84.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 28.4% of Carrollton, TX residents were born outside of the country (37.3k people).

In 2021, there were 1.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (51.7k people) in Carrollton, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.5k White (Hispanic) and 20k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

84.9%

2021 Citizenship

84.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 84.9% of Carrollton, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Carrollton, TX was 84.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Carrollton, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
51.7k ± 2.01k
White (Hispanic)
29.5k ± 1.95k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
20k ± 1.58k

32.8%

Hispanic Population

43.1k people

32.8% of the people in Carrollton, TX are hispanic (43.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Carrollton, TX as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

28.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

37.3k people

27.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

38.4k people

As of 2021, 28.4% of Carrollton, TX residents (37.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Carrollton, TX was 27.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,353 ± 225
Gulf War (2001-)
1,001 ± 190
Gulf War (1990s)
774 ± 210

Carrollton, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.35 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Carrollton, TX employs 76.8k people. The largest industries in Carrollton, TX are Retail Trade (9,135 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (8,012 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (7,861 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($100,658), Utilities ($90,718), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($85,139).

Employment

Occupations

76.8k

2021 Value

± 2,329

−3.43%

1 Year decline

± 4.46%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Carrollton, TX declined at a rate of −3.43%, from 79.5k employees to 76.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Carrollton, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,886 people), Management Occupations (9,778 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (8,186 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Carrollton, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (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

76.8k

2021 Value

± 2,329

−3.43%

1 Year decline

± 4.46%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Carrollton, TX declined at a rate of −3.43%, from 79.5k employees to 76.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Carrollton, TX, are Retail Trade (9,135 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (8,012 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (7,861 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Carrollton, TX, though some of these residents may live in Carrollton, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,989

Median earning men ± $2,138

$40,871

Median earning women ± $1,625

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($86,982), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,404), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($69,860).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,159), Public Administration ($56,397), and Construction ($55,075).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 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

Voting results are not available for Carrollton, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

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 Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 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 Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Carrollton, TX awarded 155 degrees. The student population of Carrollton, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8 male students and 375 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Carrollton, TX are White (60 and 38.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (42 and 27.1%), Black or African American (39 and 25.2%), and Two or More Races (10 and 6.45%).

The largest universities in Carrollton, TX by number of degrees awarded are Paul Mitchell the School-Dallas (155 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Carrollton, TX are General Cosmetology (95 and 61.3%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (57 and 36.8%), and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (3 and 1.94%).

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% 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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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

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 Carrollton, TX was $283,800 in 2021, which is 1.16 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $267,100 to $283,800, a 6.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Carrollton, TX is 58.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Carrollton, TX have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Carrollton, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Carrollton, TX is $87,299. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Carrollton, TX was Census Tract 216.21 with a value of $141,618, followed by Census Tract 216.31 and Census Tract 137.21, with respective values of $134,722 and $120,386.

Property

$283,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,729

$28,963

Median Property Taxes

±$1,000

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 Carrollton, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

58.8%

Homeownership

2021

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.8% of the housing units in Carrollton, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Carrollton, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 216.21
Census Tract 216.31
Census Tract 137.21

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Carrollton, TX was Census Tract 216.21 with a value of $141,618, followed by Census Tract 216.31 and Census Tract 137.21, with respective values of $134,722 and $120,386.

The following map shows all of the places in Carrollton, TX 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.

$87,299

Median Household Income

± $2,805

49.3k

Number of Households

± 1,717

In 2021, the median household income of the 49.3k households in Carrollton, TX grew to $87,299 from the previous year's value of $82,345.

The following chart displays the households in Carrollton, TX 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Carrollton, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.4%)
Worked At Home (14.7%)
Carpooled (7.57%)

In 2021, 74.4% of workers in Carrollton, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.7%) and those who carpooled to work (7.57%).

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

25.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Carrollton, TX have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.821% of the workforce in Carrollton, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carrollton, TX (8.25k out of 131k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Carrollton, TX 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.

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

83.9% of the population of Carrollton, TX has health coverage, with 57.2% on employee plans, 7.79% on Medicaid, 8.67% on Medicare, 9.73% on non-group plans, and 0.503% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Dallas County, TX see 1415 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.6% decrease from the previous year (1438 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1136 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 585 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,415 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dallas County, TX

Primary care physicians in Dallas County, TX see an average of 1,415 patients per year. This represents a 1.6% decrease from the previous year (1,438 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 22.3% between 18 and 34 years, 43.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

16.1%

Uninsured

57.2%

Employer Coverage

7.79%

Medicaid

8.67%

Medicare

9.73%

Non-Group

0.503%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Carrollton, TX grew by 0.277% from 16% to 16.1%.

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