Carroll County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 150,897 people, with a population density of about 336.07 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 449.00 square miles (1,163.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Westminster, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Eldersburg.
Geographically, Carroll County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Manchester 980 ft and its lowest point at Union Bridge 420 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.