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Carolina

Rhode Island · 924 residents · 2.461 sq mi
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Carolina is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,375. Population has grown 15% since 2019. Median home value is $299,600. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Rhode Island median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
924
+15%since 2019
from 803 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
375 / sq mi
+15%since 2019
from 326 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+6%since 2019
from 45.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5237609981K1K201020202024Carolina
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,375
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $87,905 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,755
−7%since 2019
from $37,510 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 69.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
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

Median home value
$299,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $265,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 80.5% in 2019
16.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+11%since 2019
from 3.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(752)
Black1.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(39)
Diversity Score15.1%(121)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(828)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(20)
Asian1.3%(12)
Other5.2%(48)
Diversity Score22.5%(208)
Diversity Score
22
+49%since 2019
from 15 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 28.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 93.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.7 min
+79%since 2019
from 26.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2019
from 91.1% 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
5.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 9.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 70.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−15.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 44.2% in 2019
Female
53.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 55.8% in 2019
Foreign born
7.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carolina, Rhode Island?

Carolina, Rhode Island has about 924 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carolina, Rhode Island earns about $89,375 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 $299,600.

How educated are people in Carolina, Rhode Island?

About 29.3% 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 2.0% of people in Carolina, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

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