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

10,866

Population
Growth Rate

-0.04%

Median Age

39

Diversity Index

33.100

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Housing & Income

Households

4,146

Total Housing Units

4,708


Owner Occupied

2,666

Renter Occupied

1,480

Vacant

562

Median Home Value

$147,412


Average Home Value

$176,885

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.67%

Income Projection

Median Household

$56,602 $66,107


Average Household

$78,862 $88,994


Per Capita

$30,129 $34,368

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Workforce

Total Businesses

437

Total Employed

5,705

Workers 16+

4,464

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

16

Employed

1,837

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

69

Employed

849

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

52

Employed

572

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

29

Employed

401

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

15

Employed

361

2024 General Merchandise Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

326

Some
High School

720

Graduated
High School

2,598

Associates
Degree

693

Bachelor's
Degree

253

Graduate
Degree

222

Average Commute Time

23 min.



Resident Commuters

2,988

Non-Resident Commuters

1,083

Drive Alone

3,522

Carpooled

495

Public

0

Work At Home

161

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18
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