Carrollton: Demographics & People
Carrollton is home to 8,436 people, in 3,115 households. Population grew 6.7% from 7,903 (2022) to 8,436 (2024). Median age 36.8 years. (7.0y younger than Isle of Wight County; 1.0y younger than Virginia). Children under 18 are 28% of the population. Population is 62% White (non-Hispanic) and 19% Black. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.50). 73% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,023 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 15% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 27% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 65 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 6.7% from 7,903 (2022) to 8,436 (2024) — about 11.2× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~9,014 (extrapolated at 3.4%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 9,822.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 38,606 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 6.7% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 7,903 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 8,436 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 8,436 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 9,822 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 36.8y is 2.1 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 28% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 36.8 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 27.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 8,436 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 2,342 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,632.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 3,479.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 983 |
| Population under 18 | 2,342 |
| Median age | 36.8 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 8,436 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.50 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 5,177 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 1,673 |
| Asian residents | 214 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 655 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 49.5% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 67.1% |
| Asian population | 3.3% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 18.9% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 12.0% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 61.7% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 2.6% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 7% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 4,156 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 3,451 |
| Share born in this state | 49.3% |
| Share born in another state | 50.7% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 40.9% |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.6% |
| Naturalized citizens | 7.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 566 |
| From Europe | 33 |
| From Africa | 144 |
Households & Family Composition
3,115 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 73% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 2,125 families, 39% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 2,140 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 2,125 |
| Married couples with children | 824 |
| Single-parent households | 68 |
| Average household size | 2.60 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 15.8% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 97 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 37 |
| Family households | 2,280 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 73.2% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 3,115 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 17.1% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,023 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 17.1% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 41,000 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 39,977 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,023 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 595 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 8.3% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51093 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 093 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Isle of Wight |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 9.0% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 6.70 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 11.70 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51093 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Isle of Wight County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 996 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51093 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Isle of Wight County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 62.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 53.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 22.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 37,109 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 27.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 8,436, booming, family-oriented, affluent, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 8,436 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Isle of Wight County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade