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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Caro

Michigan · 4,054 residents · 2.944 sq mi
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Caro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,576. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $43,100. Households here earn about 34% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,054
−2%vs 2000
vs 4,145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,377 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.9
−8%vs 2000
vs 36.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,576
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,226 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,737
−26%vs 2000
vs $17,152 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
18.8%
+7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,100
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$352
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $381 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.3% in 2000
39.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−16%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(3,830)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(168)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(224)
Diversity Score21.6%(875)
Diversity Score
22
+62%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.5%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caro, Michigan?

Caro, Michigan has about 4,054 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Caro, Michigan?

The typical household in Caro, Michigan earns about $20,576 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 $43,100, and the typical rent is about $352 a month.

How educated are people in Caro, Michigan?

About 13.9% 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 18.8% of people in Caro, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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

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