CensusEasy
CITY

Caro

Michigan · 4,258 residents (2025 est.) · 2.944 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Caro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,595. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $102,700. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,290
+3%since 2000
from 4,145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,457 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
+18%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,258 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Caro
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,595
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,226 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,058
+52%since 2000
from $17,152 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.7%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,700
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−1%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
RELATED:See current rent listings in Caro on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(3,842)
Black0.5%(22)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(169)
Asian0.9%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(552)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(3,953)
Black2.7%(117)
Hispanic / Latino3%(130)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(90)
Diversity Score18.6%(798)
Diversity Score
19
+40%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+17%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.4%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 24.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+21.8 ptssince 2017
from 66.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Caro

Charlotte Harbor
Pop 4,239
Clarcona
Pop 3,850
Frostproof
Pop 3,519
Nokomis
Pop 3,452
Places similar to Caro
Head to head

Compare Caro to nearby cities

CARO VS
Bay City
Income$49,420+19%
Home value$97,600−5%
Population31,868+648%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CARO VS
Saginaw
Income$38,579−7%
Home value$60,000−42%
Population42,863+907%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CARO VS
Lapeer
Income$52,716+27%
Home value$178,400+74%
Population9,201+116%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CARO VS
Beecher
Income$37,515−10%
Home value$51,500−50%
Population8,412+98%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Caro, Michigan?

Caro, Michigan has about 4,290 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caro, Michigan?

The typical household in Caro, Michigan earns about $41,595 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caro, Michigan expensive?

In Caro, Michigan, the median home is worth about $102,700, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Caro, Michigan?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Caro, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caro, Michigan?

About 28.7% of people in Caro, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caro, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Caro, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 236 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Michigan
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Caro with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →