CITY
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
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024116
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
5 to 90%(0)
10 to 1422.4%(26)
15 to 190%(0)
20 to 2411.2%(13)
25 to 340%(0)
35 to 4429.3%(34)
45 to 5419.8%(23)
55 to 6417.2%(20)
65 to 740%(0)
75 to 840%(0)
85 and over0%(0)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade52.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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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)
RANKED:Largest American population
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
81.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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
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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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North CarolinaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024