Caroline County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Caroline County is located in Virginia with a total population of 31,541. It is the 55th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Caroline County is 39.4 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Caroline County is $86,267. This is 5% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% higher. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $283,100. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Caroline County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.5%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

23.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.3%.