Carroll County, Arkansas

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,655 km² (639 mi²). 1,632 km² (630 mi²) of it is land and 22 km² (9 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.34% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 25,357 people, 10,189 households, and 7,111 families residing in the county. The population density is 16/km² (40/mi²). There are 11,828 housing units at an average density of 7/km² (19/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 93.63% White, 0.11% African American, 0.88% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 3.34% from other races, and 1.55% from two or more races. 9.74% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 10,189 households out of which 29.20% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.10% are married couples living together, 8.60% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.20% are non-families. 25.20% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.47 and the average family size is 2.93.

In the county the population is spread out with 24.00% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 26.20% from 25 to 44, 26.00% from 45 to 64, and 15.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 97.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $27,924, and the median income for a family is $33,218. Males have a median income of $21,896 versus $18,159 for females. The per capita income for the county is $16,003. 15.50% of the population and 11.00% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 20.70% are under the age of 18 and 13.60% are 65 or older.

Cities and Towns

• Beaver
• Berryville
• Blue Eye
• Eureka Springs
• Green Forest
• Oak Grove