Georgia

Carroll

119,148
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About Carroll

Carroll, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 3,419. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 119,148.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 17 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020119,148
2010110,527
200087,268
199071,422
198056,346
197045,404
196036,451
195034,112
194034,156
193034,272
192034,752
191030,855
190026,576
189022,301
188016,901
187011,782
186011,991
18509,357
18405,252
18303,419
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Carroll

National Register of Historic Places listings in Carroll, Georgia.

Veal School
Roopville
Dorough Round Barn and Farm
Hickory Level
North Villa Rica Commercial Historic District
Villa Rica
Williams Family Farm
Villa Rica
Lovvorn, Dr. James L., House
Bowdon
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Frequently asked about Carroll

When does Carroll first appear in the US census?
Carroll, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 3,419.
What is the population of Carroll?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Carroll had a recorded population of 119,148.
How many historic places are in Carroll?
17 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Carroll, Georgia.
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