COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Caroline County

Maryland · 27,035 residents · 319.442 sq mi

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Caroline County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,758. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $75,100. Households here earn about 30% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.4

US median: 33.0

Less educated

11% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

27,035

−9%vs 2000

vs 29,772 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

85 / sq mi

−9%vs 2000

vs 93 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.4

−7%vs 2000

vs 37.0 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202434K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$27,758

−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $38,832 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,926

−31%vs 2000

vs $17,275 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

11.8%

+0.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 11.7% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$75,100

−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $101,600 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$348

−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $482 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

73.5%

−0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 74.1% in 2000

26.5% rent

Afford Score

2.7

+3%vs 2000

vs 2.6 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic80.7%(24,029)

Black14.7%(4,368)

Hispanic / Latino2.7%(789)

Asian0.5%(163)

Other0%

Diversity Score38.3%(11,417)

1990

White, non-Hispanic82.5%(22,315)

Black16.6%(4,494)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(178)

Asian0.3%(82)

Other0.5%(144)

Diversity Score37.5%(10,146)

Diversity Score

−2%vs 2000

vs 38 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

10.8%

−1.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 12.1% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

66.8%

−8.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 75.0% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.8%

−1.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

25.1 min

+14%vs 2000

vs 22.1 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caroline County, Maryland?

Caroline County, Maryland has about 27,035 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Caroline County, Maryland?

The typical household in Caroline County, Maryland earns about $27,758 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caroline County, Maryland expensive?

In Caroline County, Maryland, the median home is worth about $75,100, and the typical rent is about $348 a month.

How educated are people in Caroline County, Maryland?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Caroline County, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caroline County, Maryland?

About 11.8% of people in Caroline County, Maryland 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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