132 years in pictures
Census counts: 189 in 1900, a peak of 859 in 1980, 405 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2014 and 2 maps from 1954 on.
- 1894North Carrollton is settled
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A town of 366, settled in 1894.
59% of residents live below the poverty line in North Carrollton, above both the Mississippi town median (21%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 102 Mississippi towns, just 2 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than North Carrollton. North Carrollton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 189 in 1900, a peak of 859 in 1980, 405 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2014 and 2 maps from 1954 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in North Carrollton, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in North Carrollton.
Its public schools are run by the Carroll County School District. Its one school is below. The largest public high school is J.Z. George High School, with 343 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.Z. George High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 343 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts
Most working residents leave North Carrollton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Greenwood (24%), Winona (7%) and Grenada (6%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
North Carrollton has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. At 91°F, North Carrollton’s July high is against 91°F in Mississippi’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in North Carrollton since 1982.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
North Carrollton beats the Mississippi average on 0 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 47% of adults have high blood pressure in North Carrollton.
| North Carrollton | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 45% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 36% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 13% | 16% |
| What stands out | North Carrollton | MS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.3% | 4.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
53% of North Carrollton households own their home.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of North Carrollton; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 North Carrollton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Mississippi.
Where North Carrollton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Mississippi, United States
North Carrollton is a town in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, North Carrollton had a population of 405. It is part of the Greenwood, Mississippi micropolitan area.
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North Carrollton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.