Caroline County: Demographics & People
Caroline County's population stands at 32,098 people, in 11,988 households. Median age 38.9 years. (1.1y older than Virginia). Population is 24% Black and 8% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 1,851 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 38% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 65 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 32,098; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 32,098 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 8,430 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 38.9y is 0.0 years matches the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 32,098 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 7,275 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 6,599.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 12,870.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 5,354 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 22.7% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 20.6% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 40.1% |
| Median age | 38.9 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 32,098 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 32,098 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 19,782 |
| Black residents | 7,628 |
| Asian residents | 339 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 96 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 27 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 1,730 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 2,496 |
| Diversity Index | 55.5% |
| Asian population | 1.1% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 23.8% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 7.7% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 14.6% are foreign-born — near the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 32,098 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 30,473 |
| Residents born in this state | 20,427 |
| Residents born in another state | 9,826 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 4,698 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 1,049 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 220 |
| Foreign-born residents | 14.6% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
11,988 households.
| Family households | 8,135 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 11,988 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 1,851 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 32,090 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 30,239 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,851 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 31,117 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 3,730 |
| Pct With Disability | 12.0% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 952 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 31,630 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 28,103 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 747 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 2,025 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 676 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 79 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 3,527 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 11.2% |
| Pct White | 61.6% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29