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Carolina

West Virginia · 261 residents · 0.83 sq mi
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Population has grown 39% since 2023. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 53.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
261
+39%since 2023
from 188 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
314 / sq mi
+39%since 2023
from 227 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.0
+1%since 2023
from 32.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
150264379493607201020202024Carolina
2024261
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,997
+19%since 2023
from $15,997 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+25.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
53.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+20%since 2023
from 0.350 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing7.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
49.6%
−14.0 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
50.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91%(171)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9%(17)
Diversity Score20.6%(39)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(236)
Black3.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(17)
Diversity Score22.2%(58)
Diversity Score
22
+8%since 2023
from 21 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
86.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
+13.8 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%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
Female
53.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 79.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% 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, West Virginia?

Carolina, West Virginia has about 261 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Carolina, West Virginia?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Carolina, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carolina, West Virginia?

About 53.3% of people in Carolina, West Virginia 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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