The largest industries in Carroll County are manufacturing with 2,800 people , retail trade with 1,243 people , and construction that provides jobs for 1,108 people . Salaries are very competitive in the area as well , with the highest paying industries being utilities at $ 69,118 , and transportation and warehousing at $ 60,068 .
Whether a resident or a visitor , Carroll County promises delightful vistas , wooded hills and employment opportunities for every interest .
The back-to-the-land movement in the 1960s brought new residents who wanted to simplify their lives . The influx created a noticeable distinction in the county ’ s cities as Eureka Springs drew unconventional residents , while the remainder of the county maintained its more traditional base .
Poultry growers also began increasing production around this time . So many turkeys were raised in Carroll County that it was became known as the “ Turkey Capital of Arkansas ” in 1953 , and still produced the most turkeys in the state in 1970 . Ocoma Foods in Berryville and Franz Food Products in Green Forest processed poultry . Tyson Foods later bought both companies . Poultry continues to play a role in Carroll County . The need for workers in the industry resulted in a 1,174 % increase in the Hispanic population between 1990 and 2000 , and another 41.2 % increase from
2000 to 2010 .
Twenty-first-century Carroll County is a mix of old and new . Poultry houses dot the landscape . Roads wind through the trees and hills . New buildings rise on the outskirts as old ones continue to stand in the city centers . History and progress mingle , bringing tradition and change to Carroll County .
Four Carroll County communities are highlighted in this publication . We invite you to delve a little deeper into this rich , picturesque area of Northwest Arkansas and learn about the towns of Eureka Springs , Berryville , Green Forest and Holiday Island .
8 • HOMETOWN CARROLL COUNTY