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Caroleen

North Carolina · 652 residents · 1.107 sq mi
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Caroleen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,892. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 95% since 2011. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $43,800. The poverty rate of 37.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
652
+95%vs 2011
vs 335 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
589 / sq mi
+95%vs 2011
vs 303 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
−4%vs 2011
vs 43.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
44261479696914201020202024Caroleen
2024116
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,892
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $18,924 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$16,495
+3%vs 2011
vs $16,051 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.466 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade67.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,800
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $70,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $534 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.1%
−36.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.2% in 2011
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.6%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.8%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−30%vs 2011
vs 3.7 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(300)
Black10.4%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.4%(78)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81%(528)
Black10%(65)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.2%(236)
Diversity Score
36
+55%vs 2011
vs 23 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.6%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.1% in 2011
Female
54.0%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caroleen, North Carolina?

Caroleen, North Carolina has about 652 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caroleen, North Carolina?

The typical household in Caroleen, North Carolina earns about $16,892 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caroleen, North Carolina expensive?

In Caroleen, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $43,800, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Caroleen, North Carolina?

About 9.7% 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 37.3% of people in Caroleen, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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