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Carolina

Alabama · 297 residents · 1.109 sq mi
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Carolina has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $88,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
297
+20%since 2000
from 248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
268 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2152502853203551990201020202024Carolina
2024337
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,756
+91%since 2000
from $13,491 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,100
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−34.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+11%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(247)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(287)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(3)
Diversity Score
1
−14%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+76%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 93.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.5%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carolina, Alabama?

Carolina, Alabama has about 297 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carolina, Alabama?

The typical household in Carolina, Alabama earns about $55,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carolina, Alabama expensive?

In Carolina, Alabama, the median home is worth about $88,100, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Carolina, Alabama?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Carolina, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carolina, Alabama?

About 4.4% of people in Carolina, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carolina, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Carolina, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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