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Carolina

Rhode Island · 1,048 residents · 2.461 sq mi
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Carolina is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,196. Population has fallen 15% since 2023, a loss of 190 residents. Median home value is $396,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 60% more than the Rhode Island median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,048
−15%since 2023
from 1,238 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
426 / sq mi
−15%since 2023
from 503 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+2%since 2023
from 41.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5237609981K1K201020202024Carolina
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,196
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $123,063 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,812
+33%since 2023
from $35,106 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 68.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+24%since 2023
from 0.344 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance19.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical19.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$396,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $366,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2023
from 78.8% in 2023
8.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+65.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−5%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(86)
Diversity Score16.2%(200)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(977)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(71)
Diversity Score15.8%(165)
Diversity Score
16
−2%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 35.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
54.5 min
+13%since 2023
from 48.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.2% in 2023
Female
50.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carolina, Rhode Island?

Carolina, Rhode Island has about 1,048 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carolina, Rhode Island?

The typical household in Carolina, Rhode Island earns about $140,196 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carolina, Rhode Island expensive?

In Carolina, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $396,400.

How educated are people in Carolina, Rhode Island?

About 43.4% of adults age 25 and over in Carolina, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carolina, Rhode Island?

About 5.6% of people in Carolina, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

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