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Carolina

West Virginia · 411 residents · 0.83 sq mi
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Carolina is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,853. Population has declined 4% since 2011. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $54,100. Households here earn about 56% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
411
−4%vs 2011
vs 426 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
495 / sq mi
−4%vs 2011
vs 513 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
−5%vs 2011
vs 38.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
150264379493607201020202024Carolina
2024261
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,853
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $61,167 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$14,873
−1%vs 2011
vs $14,949 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
−13%vs 2011
vs 0.418 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing10.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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
$54,100
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $39,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−59.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+12.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.9
+40%vs 2011
vs 0.6 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(426)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80%(329)
Black12.7%(52)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30%(123)
Diversity Score
30
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
80.7%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.3%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.6% 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
20.5%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.6%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.3% in 2011
Female
47.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.7% in 2011
Foreign born
7.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.0%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carolina, West Virginia?

Carolina, West Virginia has about 411 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carolina, West Virginia?

The typical household in Carolina, West Virginia earns about $59,853 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carolina, West Virginia expensive?

In Carolina, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $54,100.

How educated are people in Carolina, West Virginia?

About 13.7% 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 19.2% of people in Carolina, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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