Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 12.3% ▲ 23% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.7% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 9% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 189 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,712 (34.7%) |
| Some College | 1,873 (17.5%) |
| Associates | 1,656 (15.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,196 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,085 (19.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,794 ▼ 14% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $121,146 ▼ 57% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $774/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 8,453 |
| Vacant Units | 1,712 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Carroll County is located in Illinois and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 16,253 residents. With a median age of 45.33, it is a mature county.
Carroll County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,793 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.3% is above the national average.
Housing in Carroll County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $121,146 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $773. Homeownership rates are high at 79.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Carroll County are primarily White (88.88%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Carroll County, IL is a solidly middle-class area in Illinois. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61014 | Chadwick | 1,124 | $69,375 | $110,400 | — | 1.8% | 36.7% |
| 61046 | Lanark | 2,599 | $88,833 | $147,600 | $703 | 3.4% | 39.6% |
| 61051 | Milledgeville | 1,521 | $63,125 | $101,100 | $763 | 4.5% | 24.8% |
| 61053 | Mount Carroll | 2,902 | $61,932 | $105,400 | $763 | 2.2% | 34.1% |
| 61074 | Savanna | 4,009 | $48,387 | $93,900 | $807 | 5.9% | 27.7% |
| 61078 | Shannon | 1,411 | $75,150 | $128,500 | $733 | 1.3% | 27.9% |
| 61285 | Thomson | 2,687 | $68,750 | $165,200 | $832 | 8.4% | 24.9% |