Caroline County, Maryland

MD · FIPS 24011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 33,669 #1,376 / 3,222
57th
Median Household Income $68,457 -8.9% #1,305 / 3,222
60th
Median Age 39.9 years +2.6% #2,148 / 3,222
33th
Median Home Value $290,100 +2.9% #675 / 3,222
79th
Median Gross Rent $1,105 -5.0% #716 / 3,222
78th
Poverty Rate 12.2% -3.5% #1,314 / 3,222
59th

Demographics

Caroline County has a population of 33,669, making it the #1,376 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.9%
Native Born
6.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Caroline County is $68,457, ranking #1,305 out of 3,222 counties — 8.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.

Median Household Income
$68,457 −8.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,305 of 3,222
60th percentile
Per Capita Income
$34,341 −16.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,704 of 3,222
47th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.2% −3.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,314 of 3,222
59th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.7% +7.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,391 of 3,222
26th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.2% −51.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,629 of 3,222
18th percentile
Mean Commute Time
36.9 min +33.6% vs nat'l
Rank #169 of 3,222
95th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Caroline County is $290,100 (+2.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,105/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.9%.

Median Home Value
$290,100 +2.9% vs nat'l
Rank #675 of 3,222
79th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,105 −5.0% vs nat'l
Rank #716 of 3,222
78th percentile
Homeownership Rate
71.9% +11.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,033 of 3,222
37th percentile
71.9% Homeownership

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Health

92.7% of residents in Caroline County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% above the national rate.

92.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.7% +1.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,486 of 3,222
54th percentile

About Caroline County, Maryland

Caroline County, Maryland has a total population of 33,669, making it the 1,376th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Caroline County is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Caroline County is $68,457, which ranks #1,305 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.

The median home value in Caroline County is $290,100, 2.9% above the national median. Renters in Caroline County pay a median gross rent of $1,105 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Caroline County, 16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.9 min.

Caroline County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (12.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.3%).

All data for Caroline County, Maryland comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.