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Caroline County

Maryland · 33,293 residents · 319.442 sq mi
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Caroline County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,042. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $213,400. Households here earn about 32% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,293
+12%since 2000
from 29,772 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
104 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 93 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+8%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K28K30K32K34K1990201020202024Caroline County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,042
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,832 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,814
+73%since 2000
from $17,275 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,400
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,003
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $482 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+38%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(24,114)
Black13.1%(4,368)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(2,820)
Asian1%(345)
Other3.6%(1,204)
Diversity Score54.3%(18,090)
Segregation Score26.7%(8,877)
Diversity Score
54
+42%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caroline County, Maryland?

Caroline County, Maryland has about 33,293 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Caroline County, Maryland earns about $59,042 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 $213,400, and the typical rent is about $1,003 a month.

How educated are people in Caroline County, Maryland?

About 19.0% 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 13.3% 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 6,258 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9551Census Tract 9553.01Census Tract 9556Census Tract 9552.01Census Tract 9555Census Tract 9553.02Census Tract 9550Census Tract 9552.02Census Tract 9554
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 21629ZIP 21632ZIP 21655ZIP 21639ZIP 21660ZIP 21640ZIP 21636ZIP 21641
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