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Carolina

West Virginia · 390 residents · 0.83 sq mi
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Carolina has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,618. Population has declined 14% since 2019. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
390
−14%since 2019
from 451 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
470 / sq mi
−14%since 2019
from 543 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
−12%since 2019
from 46.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
150264379493607201020202024Carolina
2024261
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,618
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$19,283
−26%since 2019
from $26,126 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2019
from 23.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing24.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
79.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2019
from 66.0% in 2019
20.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(287)
Black22.8%(103)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.5%(61)
Diversity Score65.6%(296)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(317)
Black10.5%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.2%(44)
Diversity Score45.5%(178)
Diversity Score
46
−31%since 2019
from 66 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2019
from 12.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 88.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
63.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 66.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2019
from 15.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2019
from 59.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2019
from 16.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 44.1% in 2019
Female
55.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 55.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% 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, West Virginia?

Carolina, West Virginia has about 390 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carolina, West Virginia earns about $36,618 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Carolina, West Virginia?

About 2.7% 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 0.0% 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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