CITY · 2020 ACS
Caroleen
North Carolina · 560 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 $39,047. Population has fallen 16% since 2019, a loss of 108 residents. Households here earn about 31% less than the North Carolina median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024116
Section 02
Income & economy
$39,047
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $39,353 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 23.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.8%
Wholesale trade11.4%
Finance & insurance11%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Information0%
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
2019
White, non-Hispanic90%(601)
Black10%(67)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.6%(151)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(391)
Black12.7%(71)
Hispanic / Latino8%(45)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.1%(270)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
85.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 86.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Caroleen, North Carolina?
Caroleen, North Carolina has about 560 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Caroleen, North Carolina?
The typical household in Caroleen, North Carolina earns about $39,047 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
How educated are people in Caroleen, North Carolina?
About 23.7% 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 14.1% 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