COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Caroline County

Maryland · 29,772 residents · 319.442 sq mi

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Caroline County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,832. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $101,600. Households here earn about 27% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 37.0

US median: 35.2

Less educated

12% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

29,772

+10%since 1990

from 27,035 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

93 / sq mi

+10%since 1990

from 85 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

37.0

+8%since 1990

from 34.4 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202434K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$38,832

+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $27,758 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$17,275

+45%since 1990

from $11,926 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

11.7%

−0.1 ptssince 1990

from 11.8% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$101,600

+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $75,100 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$482

+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $348 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

74.1%

+0.6 ptssince 1990

from 73.5% in 1990

25.9% rent

Afford Score

2.6

−3%since 1990

from 2.7 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

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

Black16.6%(4,494)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(178)

Asian0.3%(82)

Diversity Score37.5%(10,146)

2000

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

Black14.7%(4,368)

Hispanic / Latino2.7%(789)

Asian0.5%(163)

Diversity Score38.3%(11,417)

Diversity Score

+2%since 1990

from 38 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

12.1%

+1.3 ptssince 1990

from 10.8% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

75.0%

+8.2 ptssince 1990

from 66.8% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.8%

+1.0 ptssince 1990

from 3.8% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

22.1 min

−12%since 1990

from 25.1 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

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 29,772 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Caroline County, Maryland earns about $38,832 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 $101,600, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Caroline County, Maryland?

About 12.1% 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 11.7% of people in Caroline County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caroline County, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Caroline County, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,737 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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