Total Population
10,866
Population
Growth Rate
-0.04%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
33.100
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.
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.
Total Population
10,866
Population
Growth Rate
-0.04%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
33.100
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%
Median Household
$56,602 $66,107
Average Household
$78,862 $88,994
Per Capita
$30,129 $34,368
Total Businesses
437
Total Employed
5,705
Workers 16+
4,464
2024 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
16
Employed
1,837
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
69
Employed
849
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
52
Employed
572
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
29
Employed
401
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
15
Employed
361
2024 General Merchandise Businesses
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