Carrollton Texas Information
Carrollton, TX Information
Carrollton is a vibrant corporate and residential community that has the ‘home advantage’ because of its prime location. Businesses and neighborhoods flourish throughout the city’s approximate 37 square miles, and the surrounding major highways, three rail freight lines, and Foreign Trade Zone designation ensure continued success.
A business-friendly city, Carrollton ranks in the top three cities in the region in creating the highest number of new jobs, the total new development square footage, and the number of businesses moving to Carrollton, including the expansion of current businesses. The momentum in commercial / industrial development continues, and the economic cornerstone is the well-balanced residential and business tax base.
This quality of life community is home to 118,700 citizens, 5,000 businesses and a daytime workforce of over 71,000 who all know it’s a great place to be living and working in Carrollton. The city was recently named a national “Kid Friendly City,” “Tree City USA” and Texas’ Safest City.
Numerous assets such as excellent schools, parks and greenbelts, and convenient services are available to every neighborhood. The wide variety of housing, community partnerships and civic opportunities enhance Carrollton’s diversity, and residents enjoy the award-winning sports complexes, libraries, natural areas, golf courses, lifestyle amenities and community events.
We are positioned for a prosperous future… visitors, business partners and families are invited to share the ‘home advantage’. 
Carrollton is growing, changing, and facing many new challenges. We want to have a partnership with community groups and citizens in setting goals for our community’s future. Because city government is a leading force in achieving these goals, we value your participation and seek to be responsive and efficient. Together we can meet the challenges of the 21st century.
To ensure that Carrollton remains a balanced and dynamic community, all citizens are encouraged to stay informed about city issues, become active by volunteering to serve on committees, and participate in special events and community organizations.
Population
One of the fastest growing cities in North Central Texas, Carrollton is the ninth largest city in the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex. 118,700 people call Carrollton “home” and celebrate diversity as one of Carrollton’s greatest assets. We are 72% White, 10% Asian/Pacific, and 6% Black. Each of these racial categories includes citizens (20% of the total population) who also identify themselves ethnically as Hispanic.
Carrollton residents are relatively young and well educated. According to the 2000 Census, the median age of Carrollton residents is 33, with 64% of the population between the ages of 20-64.
Land area: 37 square miles
Estimated population as of January 2006: 118,700
2010 population projection: 119,250
Population by age:
Under 14 years 21%
15-19 years 7%
20-44 years 39%
45-64 years 27%
65-years and over 6%
Average household income: $73,813
Average home value: $164,800
More than 1,200 acres of park land
Trinity Medical Center – 207 beds; 355 medical staff
Quality schools – served by the Carrollton/Farmers Branch Independent School District, Lewisville Independent School District, the Dallas Independent School District and the Plano Independent School District.
32% of the population has a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Labor Force: 71,000
Employment by Occupation:
Managerial/Professional 36%
Service 14%
Sales & Office 31%
Construction/Maintenance 8%
Production/Transportation 11%
Over 5,000 businesses
Home to major international and national corporations
North Dallas’ only Foreign Trade Zone
Texas is “Right-to-Work” State
Texas has no state personal income tax
Top Employers: Carrollton/Farmers Branch Independent School District, St Microelectronics Semiconductors, Halliburton Energy Services and the City of Carrollton
IH-35E, SH 121 & the President George Bush Turnpike intersect Carrollton
Served by major railroads
Dallas/Fort Worth Airport – 10 miles west
