Living in South Carrollton, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Carrollton · Census data 2020–2024
South Carrollton has 157 residents with a median age of 56.1. The median household income is $41,307 (35% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $125,000.
South Carrollton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Carrollton at a glance
- Population
- 157
- Median age
- 56.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $41,307State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $125,000State: $205,600
- Homeowners
- 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is South Carrollton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in South Carrollton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Carrollton the median home value is $125,000, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $958 a month in housing costs.
South Carrollton median household income
The median household income in South Carrollton is $41,307 and the income per person is $22,066. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in South Carrollton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 78
- Owner-occupied
- 86.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.8%
- Vacant
- 16.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.42
South Carrollton demographics
- Population
- 157
- Median age
- 56.1
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 36.9%
- Households
- 65
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 17.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Carrollton ›
Education in South Carrollton
8.9% of adults 25 and older in South Carrollton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Carrollton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 30.6%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
South Carrollton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carrollton | 157 | $41,307 | $125,000 | — |
| Central City | 5,707 | $50,885 | $143,600 | $683 |
| Bremen | 285 | $68,125 | $129,700 | $624 |
| Powderly | 931 | $50,662 | $99,300 | $754 |
| Island | 576 | $54,375 | $75,000 | $929 |
| Rockport | 233 | $64,000 | $95,000 | — |
| Greenville | 4,410 | $46,054 | $116,400 | $602 |
| Sacramento | 317 | $34,107 | $75,300 | $382 |
| Drakesboro | 320 | $34,375 | $75,500 | $964 |
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What is the median household income in South Carrollton, KY?
The median household income in South Carrollton is $41,307, 35% lower than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South Carrollton?
The median home value in South Carrollton is $125,000, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
Is South Carrollton, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
What is the median age in South Carrollton?
The median age in South Carrollton is 56.1 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in South Carrollton?
The average commute to work in South Carrollton is 28 minutes; 30.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Carrollton?
The unemployment rate in South Carrollton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Carrollton?
8.9% of adults in South Carrollton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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