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Caroline

Wisconsin · 236 residents · 1.183 sq mi
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Caroline has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,544. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $137,500. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
236
+3%since 2019
from 229 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
199 / sq mi
+3%since 2019
from 194 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
−6%since 2019
from 50.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
194263332401470201020202024Caroline
2024426
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,544
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $58,750 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,267
−25%since 2019
from $27,029 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 40.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade42.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance14.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $118,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,688
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,625 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2019
from 86.4% in 2019
22.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+11%since 2019
from 2.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.2%(28)
Diversity Score26.8%(61)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(230)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(14)
Diversity Score13.9%(33)
Diversity Score
14
−48%since 2019
from 27 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 83.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
−5%since 2019
from 26.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 85.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 57.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 14.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.3% in 2019
Female
58.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caroline, Wisconsin?

Caroline, Wisconsin has about 236 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caroline, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Caroline, Wisconsin earns about $61,544 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 $137,500, and the typical rent is about $1,688 a month.

How educated are people in Caroline, Wisconsin?

About 12.2% 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 2.1% of people in Caroline, Wisconsin 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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