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Caroleen

North Carolina · 116 residents · 1.11 sq mi
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With 116 people, Caroleen is a city in North Carolina. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. There are 145 fewer people here than in 2023. The poverty rate is 29.3%, above the 12.5% national rate. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. Median home value sits at $137,500.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

116
−56%since 2023
from 261 in 2023
2010 – 2024
105 / sq mi
−56%since 2023
from 236 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
41.6
+66%since 2023
from 25.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.11 sq mi
Population, 20102024
44261479696914201020202024Caroleen
2024116
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1422.4%(26)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2411.2%(13)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4429.3%(34)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5419.8%(23)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.2%(20)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$30,538
+9%since 2023
from $27,986 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
29.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.421
+22%since 2023
from 0.344 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade52.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$137,500
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
74.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 70.4% in 2023
25.9% rent
50.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.15 people
−11%since 2023
from 2.42 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
25.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(202)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.6%(59)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(96)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.2%(20)
36
−18%since 2023
from 44 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American17.2%(20)
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

84.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 92.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
15.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
25.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
70.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 76.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
60.6%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
31.7%
−24.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

71.6%
+27.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
28.4%
−27.5 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
22.2%
+16.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
82.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
17.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.6%(14)
Married40.4%(23)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced35.1%(20)
Women 15+
Never married39.4%(13)
Married60.6%(20)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
87.9%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
39.7%
US average: 13.8%
17.2%
US average: 18.4%
12.1%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
87.9%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
29.3%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 20 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Caroleen, North Carolina?

Caroleen, North Carolina has about 116 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Caroleen, North Carolina expensive?

In Caroleen, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $137,500.

How educated are people in Caroleen, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Caroleen, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caroleen, North Carolina?

About 29.3% of people in Caroleen, North Carolina 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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