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Caroline

Wisconsin · 270 residents · 1.183 sq mi
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Caroline has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,917. Population has grown 23% since 2011. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
270
+23%vs 2011
vs 220 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
228 / sq mi
+23%vs 2011
vs 186 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
−28%vs 2011
vs 51.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
194263332401470201020202024Caroline
2024426
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,917
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $48,750 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,780
−8%vs 2011
vs $24,799 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
−15.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.359 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade36.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $88,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
57.9%
−42.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.0
+12%vs 2011
vs 1.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(262)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(5)
Diversity Score
2
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 23.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% 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
18.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.5% in 2011
Female
50.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caroline, Wisconsin?

Caroline, Wisconsin has about 270 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caroline, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Caroline, Wisconsin earns about $42,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caroline, Wisconsin expensive?

In Caroline, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $87,400.

How educated are people in Caroline, Wisconsin?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Caroline, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caroline, Wisconsin?

About 3.0% of people in Caroline, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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