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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

Total population
560
−16%since 2019
from 668 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
36.3
−31%since 2019
from 52.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
44261479696914201020202024Caroleen
2024116
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.3%(41)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.6%(37)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.3%(35)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.4%(36)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2410%(56)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.1%(68)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.9%(61)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.8%(66)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412%(67)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.1%(68)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843%(17)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.4%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,047
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $39,353 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$28,712
+7%since 2019
from $26,822 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 23.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
61.7%
−17.4 ptssince 2019
from 79.1% in 2019
38.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic90%(601)
Black10%(67)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(391)
Black12.7%(71)
Hispanic / Latino8%(45)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English38.3%(171)
German6.5%(29)
American3.8%(17)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 26.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 86.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−18%since 2019
from 20.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 66.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 14.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
Female
51.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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