Community Profiles

Carolina

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Carolina is 276. The population is expected to shrink to 273 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.22%.

The median age of Carolina residents is 46.

The diversity index of Carolina is 7.0, meaning that there is a 7% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Carolina is $90,151 and projected to be $108,571 in 2031. Per capita income is $38,216, projected to be $46,530 in 2031. 1.81% of households – 5 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,153,524 and the average disposable income is $68,823.

There are 124 housing units in Carolina; 101 are owner-occupied, 16 are rented, and 7 are vacant. The average home value is $209,629, with 10 homes built in 2010 or later, and 6 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 8 businesses in Carolina, employing 87 workers and pulling from a labor force of 119 age 16 and above. 15 workers commute into Carolina from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

85 residents both live and work in/around Carolina. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 0% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.53% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 111 drive alone, 8 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 0 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 0 residents work from home.

73 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 47 have associates degrees, 29 have bachelor’s degrees, and 12 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31