Caroline County, Maryland Demographics 2026

Name: Caroline County, Maryland Demographics
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Caroline County, Maryland has a population of 33,669, the 20th most populous county in Maryland. The median household income is $68,457 and the median home value is $290,100. The poverty rate is 12.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Caroline County Quick Facts

Population 33,669

Median Household Income $68,457

Median Home Value $290,100

Poverty Rate 12.2%

Unemployment Rate 5.7%

Median Age 39.9 years

Homeownership Rate 71.9%

Affordability Ratio 4.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.2%

High School Graduation 83.8%

Cities/Places 12

Population 33,669 20th of 24

Median Income $68,457 34% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.2%

Unemployment 5.7%

How Caroline County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	33,406	33,669	+0.8%
Median household income	$66,368	$68,457	+3.1%
Median home value	$272,400	$290,100	+6.5%

Median Household Income

Caroline

$68,457

$103,678

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Caroline

$290,100

$419,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.2%

$25K-$50K 20.8%

$50K-$100K 33.1%

$100K+ 30.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.3%

$10K-$15K

3.9%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

5.2%

$35K-$40K

3.0%

$40K-$45K

5.3%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

7.4%

$60K-$75K

10.8%

$75K-$100K

14.8%

$100K-$125K

10.8%

$125K-$150K

5.7%

$150K-$200K

8.1%

$200K+

6.4%

Employment

5.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

63.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.9%

Renter 28.1%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,105/mo 19.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.9%

18-34

19.8%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

24.9%

75+

7.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 68 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Caroline County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Denton	4,936	$66,510	12.8%	$234,600
Federalsburg	2,837	$33,571	34.0%	$156,500
Greensboro	2,634	$53,611	15.9%	$251,100
Ridgely	1,772	$62,048	12.8%	$276,700
Preston	852	$100,000	3.8%	$267,000
Williston	391	$129,479	2.6%	$532,700
Goldsboro	248	$39,643	31.9%	$232,500
Choptank	186	$127,791	9.1%	$286,000
Marydel	149	$49,750	10.7%	$184,100
Henderson	132	$100,938	12.9%	$75,800
Hillsboro	127	$66,875	23.6%	$254,200
West Denton	48	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Caroline County is located in Maryland with a total population of 33,669. It is the 20th most populous county out of 24 in Maryland. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Caroline County is 39.9 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Caroline County is $68,457. This is 34% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 29% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $290,100. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Caroline County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (72.5% vs 46.6%). The Black or African American population (12.6%) is well below the state average of 28.9%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 6.5%.

Education

16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Caroline County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Maryland and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Caroline County, Maryland?

Caroline County has a population of 33,669, making it the 20th most populous county in Maryland.

What is the median income in Caroline County?

The median household income in Caroline County is $68,457 with a poverty rate of 12.2%.

How many cities are in Caroline County, Maryland?

Caroline County contains 12 Census-designated places.