Carroll County

About Carroll County, Kentucky

Carroll County, Kentucky is located on the northern border of Kentucky along the Ohio River. Once the third largest tobacco producer in the world, Carroll County’s economy has transformed from being mostly agricultural to heavy industry. They are home to North American Stainless who recently invested $2.5 billion in their Carroll County facility. As the largest fully integrated stainless steel producer in the United States, they are contributing to a strong business ecosystem and one of the reasons Kentucky’s I-71 Corridor is the New Steel Capital of the United States.   

Carroll County Kentucky, is a regional employment hub that supports an industrial base consisting of companies such as Dow Chemical, North American Stainless, DRC, PNC Organometallix, Scott's, ABZAC and LG&E-KU.  Industrial facilities have chosen to locate in Carroll County for the following amenities: Immediate access to the Ohio River and the Kentucky River and the Port of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, Rail service from CSXT and Interstate connectivity, KU Ghent Power Generating Plant, and a substantial water aquifer.

Carroll County is also home to Jefferson Community and Technical College Carrollton Campus and a state-of-the-art vocational training program.

Swim, boat, fish, camp, hike and host events in Carroll’s General Butler State Resort Park 

General Butler State Resort Park (“Butler”) is located in the heart of Carroll County, less than two miles from Interstate 71. Butler offers 791 acres of park space, a 30-acre lake, boat dock, swimming pool, playgrounds, tennis courts, organized recreational activities, fishing, camping, 56 lodge rooms, and hiking trails. Butler has an annual attendance in excess of 200,000 people, and the park includes a convention center with seating for 500—banquet style, or 800—theatre style. Carroll County also offers a state-of-the-art, brand new public library facility with satellite communication capabilities.

Population

Total Population

10,858

Population
Growth Rate

0.19%

Median Age

40

Diversity Index

33.300

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing & Income

Households

4,177

Total Housing Units

4,747


Owner Occupied

2,647

Renter Occupied

1,530

Vacant

570

Median Home Value

$166,135


Average Home Value

$201,421

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

1.53%

Income Projection

Median Household

$58,204 $64,550


Average Household

$84,352 $90,186


Per Capita

$32,513 $35,083

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Workforce

Total Businesses

423

Total Employed

5,525

Workers 16+

4,259

2025 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

16

Employed

1,381

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

70

Employed

832

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

47

Employed

625

2025 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

13

Employed

557

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

30

Employed

375

2025 General Merchandise Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

342

Some
High School

645

Graduated
High School

2,303

Associates
Degree

829

Bachelor's
Degree

450

Graduate
Degree

257

Average Commute Time

24 min.



Resident Commuters

2,730

Non-Resident Commuters

1,045

Drive Alone

3,393

Carpooled

373

Public

0

Work At Home

207

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
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