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Caroleen

North Carolina · 116 residents · 1.107 sq mi
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Population has fallen 56% since 2023, a loss of 145 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 29.3% is well above the national figure.

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

Total population
116
−56%since 2023
from 261 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
105 / sq mi
−56%since 2023
from 236 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
+66%since 2023
from 25.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
44261479696914201020202024Caroleen
2024116
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
29.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,500
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 70.4% in 2023
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
50.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(202)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.6%(59)
Diversity Score43.7%(114)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(96)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.2%(20)
Diversity Score35.7%(41)
Diversity Score
36
−18%since 2023
from 44 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
84.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 92.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 76.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
−24.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.6%
+27.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
Female
28.4%
−27.5 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
22.2%
+16.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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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