Allis Barn · National Register of Historic Places
Carrolton Township’s story
Carrolton Township in pictures
The archive holds 2 maps from 1965 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Carrolton TownshipMN
A town of 389.
7 bordering townsMap →
Allis Barn · Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0
Population
389
2025 Census estimate · +4.6% since 2020
Median home value
$380K
Census ACS
Household income
$82K
median
Median age
42.5
years
Jobs based here
72
A commuter town
Is Carrolton Township a good place to live?
1.2% of working residents work locally in Carrolton Township, against 9.8% in Minnesota’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. Carrolton Township has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Inspiration Point Wayside Rest and Allis Barn. Carrolton Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
389 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
LanesboroPrestonPreston TownshipHolt TownshipPilot Mound TownshipFountain TownshipArendahl TownshipCarrolton Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Carrolton Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Carrolton Township, and how to reach them.
PowerMiEnergy Cooperative16.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLanesboro water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Carrolton Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsLanesboro Public School DistrictFillmore Central2 districts serve Carrolton Township; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFillmore County AuditorFillmore County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes55949, 55965, 5593555949 68% · 55965 22% · 55935 10%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Carrolton Township.
Natural hazards
The FEMA risk score in Carrolton Township is higher than in most of Minnesota or the rest of the country
At 81 of 100, Carrolton Township’s FEMA risk score is above both the Minnesota town median (40 of 100) and the median of U.S. towns (44 of 100).
81risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
With 0.4 jobs for every working resident, most of Carrolton Township’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Carrolton Township for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Rochester (21%), Preston (7%) and Harmony (7%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
1%work in town
| Carrolton Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 10% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Carrolton Township1%
Rochester21%
Preston7%
Harmony7%
Cresco4%
25 mi
median commute distance
72
jobs based in Carrolton Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Carrolton Township has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Carrolton Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Carrolton Township is 82°F.
42″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–27°
Spring34–56°
Summer58–80°
Fall37–58°
Sep 28
typical first frost
May 14
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Minnesota overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 14% of residents (22% statewide); children under 18 are 31% of residents (23% statewide). 40% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Carrolton Township. Carrolton Township has grown 4.6% since 2020, to 389 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
42.5median age · MN 38.8
| Carrolton Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 40% | 33% | 29% |
| Median age | 42.5 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
Carrolton TownshipMinnesotaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school26%
Some college14%
Associate’s17%
Bachelor’s33%
Graduate6%
Women and men · all residents
44% women, 56% men
About 128 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.6 points). Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Carrolton Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 17.5% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.9% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.8% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.2% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.2% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.1% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.7% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.7% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.7% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.2% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 16.8% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 33.2% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.3% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
Health
A larger share of adults in Carrolton Township have obesity than in the typical Minnesota or U.S. town
41% of Carrolton Township adults have obesity. Carrolton Township beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 37% of Carrolton Township adults have high blood pressure.
| Carrolton Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 31% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
1 better21 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Carrolton Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.5% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.1% | 5.4% |
Regional Health Services of Howard County
24.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Carrolton Township has set aside 6.3% of its land for conservation
11 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
6.3%conserved
| Carrolton Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 6.3% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
6.3%
conserved · 1,524 of 24,150 acres
11 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest | 5.9 mi | 1,338 |
| 2. Inspiration Point Wayside Rest | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Carrolton Township
17pages on Carrolton Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Carrolton Township; the nearest are
Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Winona27.3 mi$45,080 tuitionRochester Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Rochester28.6 mi$6,389 in-state tuitionWinona State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Winona28.9 mi$10,576 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Carrolton Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Minnesota.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Carrolton Township for work
Where Carrolton Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
72jobs based in Carrolton Township
1%of working residents work in town
25 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Carrolton Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Carrolton Township, MN a good place to live?
Carrolton Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.