Maryland

Carroll

172,891
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Carroll

Carroll, Maryland, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 17,241. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 172,891.

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

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Uniontown MD Skirmish (June 1863), Taneytown MD Cavalry Skirmish (1863), Stuart's Ride – Westminster Skirmish, and 61 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020172,891
2010167,134
2000150,897
1990123,372
198096,356
197069,006
196052,785
195044,907
194039,054
193035,978
192034,245
191033,934
190033,860
189032,376
188030,992
187028,619
186024,533
185020,616
184017,241
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Carroll

Military engagements that took place in Carroll, Maryland.

Uniontown MD Skirmish (June 1863)
1863
Taneytown MD Cavalry Skirmish (1863)
1863
Stuart's Ride – Westminster Skirmish
1863
Battle of Westminster
1863
Westminster Cavalry Fight June 1863
1863

Historic places in Carroll

National Register of Historic Places listings in Carroll, Maryland.

Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church
Eldersburg
Hard Lodging
Union Bridge
Friendship Valley Farm
Westminster
McKinstry's Mills Historic District
Union Bridge
Union Bridge Historic District
Union Bridge
Orendorff, John, Farm
Westminster
Uniontown Historic District
Uniontown
Lineboro Historic District
Lineboro
Taneytown Historic District
Taneytown
Winemiller Family Farm
Taneytown
Trevanion
Uniontown
Arter, Solomon, House
Union Mills
Englar-Scweigart-Rinehart Farm
Westminster
Stoner-Saum Farm
Union Bridge
Rudisel, Ludwick, Tannery House
Taneytown
Avondale
Westminster
Sykesville Historic District
Sykesville
Hopewell
Union Bridge
Uniontown Academy
Uniontown
Hoffman, Isaac, House
Houcksville
Rockland Farm
Westminster
New Windsor Historic District
New Windsor
Terra Rubra
Keysville
Arter, Philip and Uriah, Farm
Union Mills
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Frequently asked about Carroll

When does Carroll first appear in the US census?
Carroll, Maryland first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 17,241.
What is the population of Carroll?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Carroll had a recorded population of 172,891.
Were any battles fought in Carroll?
5 documented military engagements took place in Carroll, including Uniontown MD Skirmish (June 1863), Taneytown MD Cavalry Skirmish (1863), Stuart's Ride – Westminster Skirmish.
How many historic places are in Carroll?
61 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Carroll, Maryland.
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