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Carolina

Rhode Island · 970 residents · 2.461 sq mi
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Carolina is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,534. Population has fallen 22% since 2011, a loss of 276 residents. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $270,100. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 49% more than the Rhode Island median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
970
−22%vs 2011
vs 1,246 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
394 / sq mi
−22%vs 2011
vs 506 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+31%vs 2011
vs 32.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5237609981K1K201020202024Carolina
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,534
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $91,417 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,837
−14%vs 2011
vs $31,285 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
58.9%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.263
+23%vs 2011
vs 0.214 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$270,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $284,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−23.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.1% in 2011
13.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+7%vs 2011
vs 3.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,225)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(11)
Diversity Score4.2%(52)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(932)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(50)
Diversity Score
5
+24%vs 2011
vs 4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.5%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 24.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.2%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.7% 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
21.9%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.4%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.3% in 2011
Female
52.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.7% in 2011
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.6%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carolina, Rhode Island?

Carolina, Rhode Island has about 970 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carolina, Rhode Island earns about $81,534 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 $270,100.

How educated are people in Carolina, Rhode Island?

About 41.5% 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 4.2% of people in Carolina, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

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