Carroll County Public RecordsTennessee

As of 2022, Carroll County, TN had a population of approximately 28,000. The median age is about 43 years. Gender distribution is nearly even, with 51% female and 49% male residents. Racially, the county is predominantly White (86%), with Black or African American residents making up 11%, Hispanic or Latino 2%, and other races about 1%.

Carroll County, TN had 18,187 registered voters as of 2022. Elections include federal, state, county, and municipal; in the 2020 presidential election, 77% voted Republican and 22% Democratic. Polling locations include civic centers, schools, and churches across 10 districts. Voter issues include broadband expansion and school funding. The Carroll County Election Commission manages elections, ensuring compliance and transparency. Major parties are Republican and Democratic. In 2022, turnout was about 51%. Check the Carroll County Election Commission website for current polling sites and results.

Carroll County, TN has 8 public schools, including 3 high schools. Around 83% of residents hold a high school diploma, while about 13% possess a bachelor’s degree or higher. School ratings average 5/10, according to GreatSchools. The county offers career and technical education, dual-enrollment, and adult education programs. School safety is prioritized with resource officers in most schools; incidents are below the state average. Extracurricular and after-school programs support student engagement and achievement.

As of 2023, Carroll County, TN has an unemployment rate of approximately 3.7%. Key employment sectors include manufacturing (21%), healthcare and social assistance (17%), and retail trade (13%). Major occupation types are production (20%), office & administrative support (14%), and sales (12%). About 85% of workers commute by car, with an average commute time of 24 minutes; roughly 70% work within the county, while others travel to nearby Gibson or Henry counties for employment.

Carroll County, TN, has a homeownership rate of around 70%, with a median home value of approximately $140,000 as of 2023. The median gross rent is roughly $800 per month. The local housing market has shown modest appreciation, with property values rising about 5% year-over-year. Housing types largely consist of single-family homes, with some apartments and mobile homes. Notable neighborhoods include Huntingdon and McKenzie. The county property tax rate is about $2.09 per $100 of assessed value, making homeownership relatively affordable compared to state and national averages.

Carroll County, TN, has a crime rate of about 23.79 per 1,000 residents annually. Violent crimes are relatively low, with reports averaging 1.6 per 1,000 residents, while property crime rates are higher, around 22.2 per 1,000. The county’s overall crime rate is below the national average. Local law enforcement encourages community reporting, contributing to consistent data collection for 2023, with 370 total crime incidents reported. Safety measures and neighborhood watch programs have helped in maintaining relatively low crime trends compared to state and national averages.