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Carrollton, the county seat for Carroll County, was incorporated December 22, 1829. Carrollton, nicknamed “The Friendly City”, is named after Charles Carroll’s old colonial home in Chesapeake Bay, Virginia.

The courthouse in Carroll County was constructed in 1928 and additions to the courthouse were made around 1975. The courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The city hosts the Carrollton Mayfest, an annual festival that includes arts and crafts, live entertainment, and food. Other events include the Cherry Chase (February), Taste of Carrollton (May), All-American Triathlon (July), Cherokee Rose Story telling Festival (September) and the Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade (November).

The John Tanner Park, located in Carrollton, provides the largest sand-swimming beach of any Georgia state park. The two-lake park provides swimming, boating, camping and fishing.

Carrollton is home to The State University of West Georgia, a member of the University System of Georgia, and Carroll Technical Institute.

Population: 19,843. Estimated population in July 2024: 21,837 (+10.0% change)
Males: 9,241 (46.6%), Females: 10,602 (53.4%)

Carroll County

Zip codes: 30116, 30117.

Demographics

Median resident age: 26.3 years
Median household income: $27,559
Median house value: $104,400

Population by Race

Races in Carrollton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (60.6%)
  • Black (31.2%)
  • Hispanic (5.6%)
  • Other race (2.9%)
  • Two or more races (2.0%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: United States (12.6%), Irish (7.6%), English (7.2%), German (5.9%), Scotch-Irish (2.3%), Scottish (2.1%).

Elevation: 1110 feet

Land area: 20.2 square miles

Map of Carrollton, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Carrollton

  • High school or higher: 71.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 27.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.9%
  • Unemployed: 6.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Carrollton city

  • Never married: 43.5%
  • Now married: 36.1%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

5.5% Foreign born (3.8% Latin America, 0.7% Asia, 0.6% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +3,312 (+20.0%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Carrollton:

  • TANNER MEMORIAL CENTER (705 DIXIE ST)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Carrollton:

  • HIGGINS GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; BREMEN, GA)
  • TANNER MEDICAL CENTER VILLA RICA (about 15 miles; VILLA RICA, GA)
  • EMORY PEACHTREE REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; NEWNAN, GA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Carrollton:

  • DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE (about 46 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Abbreviation: MGE)
  • THE WILLIAM B HARTSFIELD ATLANTA INTL (about 46 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Abbreviation: ATL)
  • RICHARD B RUSSELL (about 54 miles; ROME, GA; Abbreviation: RMG)

Other public-use airports nearest to Carrollton:

  • WEST GEORGIA RGNL – O V GRAY FIELD (about 6 miles; CARROLLTON, GA; Abbreviation: CTJ)
  • NEWNAN COWETA COUNTY (about 29 miles; NEWNAN, GA; Abbreviation: CCO)
  • CORNELIUS-MOORE FIELD (about 31 miles; CEDARTOWN, GA; Abbreviation: 4A4)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in Carrollton:

  • STATE UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA (Full-time enrollment: 7,241; Location: 1600 MAPLE ST; Public; Website: www.westga.edu; Offers Doctor’s degree)
  • WESTCENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 1,074; Location: 997 S HWY 16; Public; Website: www.westcentral.org)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Carrollton:

  • LIFE UNIVERSITY (about 44 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,881)
  • SOUTHERN POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY (about 44 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,559)
  • CHATTAHOOCHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 44 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,012)
  • SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 46 miles; WADLEY, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,925)
  • KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY (about 46 miles; KENNESAW, GA; Full-time enrollment: 9,589)
  • ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 47 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,207)
  • CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY (about 47 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 4,652)

Schools

Public high schools in Carrollton:

  • CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,160; Location: 113 CENTRAL ROAD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • CARROLLTON HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,067; Location: 202 TROJAN DRIVE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high schools in Carrollton:

  • OAK MOUNTAIN ACADEMY (Students: 279; Location: 1575 SOUTH HIGHWAY 16; Grades: KG – 12)
  • THE GEORGIAN SCHOOL (Students: 66; Location: 230 SALE BARN RD; Grades: PK – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Carrollton:

  • CARROLLTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 1,735; Location: 401 BEN SCOTT BOULEVARD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,020; Location: 155 WHOOPING CREEK ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 993; Location: 175 PRIMARY SCHOOL ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • CARROLLTON JR. HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 827; Location: 510 BEN SCOTT BOULEVARD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • SHARP CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 805; Location: 115 OLD MUSE ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • SAND HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 728; Location: 45 SAND HILL SCHOOL ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • BURWELL PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (Location: 423 ALABAMA STREET; Grades: 00 – 00)
  • TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL OF CARROLL COUNTY (Location: 1075 NEWNAN HIGHWAY; Grades: 00 – 00)
  • BURWELL PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (Location: 423 ALABAMA STREET; Grades: 00 – 00)
  • BURWELL PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (Location: 423 ALABAMA STREET; Grades: 00 – 00)

Libraries

Library in Carrollton:

  • WEST GEORGIA REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM (Operating income: $2,996,538; Location: 710 ROME STREET; 412,500 books; 12,024 audio materials; 14,925 video materials; 777 serial subscriptions)

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