Living in North Carrollton, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Carrollton · Census data 2020–2024
North Carrollton has 538 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $15,263 (73% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $117,500.
North Carrollton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Carrollton at a glance
- Population
- 538
- Median age
- 33.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $15,263State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $117,500State: $169,800
- Homeowners
- 53.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is North Carrollton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income 73% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 58.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in North Carrollton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Carrollton the median home value is $117,500, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $988 a month in housing costs.
North Carrollton median household income
The median household income in North Carrollton is $15,263 and the income per person is $17,702. 58.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in North Carrollton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 325
- Owner-occupied
- 53.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.7%
- Vacant
- 16.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 1.98
North Carrollton demographics
- Population
- 538
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 28.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 272
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Carrollton ›
Education in North Carrollton
14.1% of adults 25 and older in North Carrollton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Carrollton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0.7%
- Drive alone
- 89.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.3%
North Carrollton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carrollton | 538 | $15,263 | $117,500 | — |
| Carrollton | 389 | $85,000 | — | $1,710 |
| Winona | 4,183 | $31,932 | $123,000 | $728 |
| Duck Hill | 733 | $33,542 | $97,400 | $765 |
| Elliott | 681 | $58,045 | $89,000 | $420 |
| Greenwood | 14,086 | $35,473 | $108,900 | $678 |
| Sidon | 186 | $21,979 | $82,900 | — |
| Grenada | 12,375 | $46,303 | $145,600 | $802 |
| Kilmichael | 467 | $42,432 | $92,300 | $875 |
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What is the median household income in North Carrollton, MS?
The median household income in North Carrollton is $15,263, 73% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Carrollton?
The median home value in North Carrollton is $117,500, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
Is North Carrollton, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 73% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 58.6%.
What is the median age in North Carrollton?
The median age in North Carrollton is 33.6 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in North Carrollton?
The average commute to work in North Carrollton is 23 minutes; 0.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Carrollton?
The unemployment rate in North Carrollton is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Carrollton?
14.1% of adults in North 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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