County · Maryland
Caroline County, Maryland
Caroline County, Maryland. Caroline County had 34,116 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.5% since 2020, faster than Maryland (+1.4%). It holds 13 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 24011.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
34,116
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 33,293 · ACS 2020-2024: 33,669
Median household income
$68,457
±$3,798 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$290,100
±$10,845 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$1,105
±$50 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
How many people live in Caroline County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 33,293 residents in Caroline County. The Census Bureau estimates 34,116 for July 1, 2025, up 2.5% since 2020, faster than Maryland (+1.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 33,669 over 319 square miles of land.
| Measure | Caroline County | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 33,669 | 6,206,011 | +620 |
| Households | 12,495±251 | 2,362,928 | +471 |
| Average household size | 2.65±0.05 | 2.57 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,531±48 | 2,560,784 | no clear change |
Caroline County's population since 2000
From 29,772 in 2000 to 34,116 in 2025: up 14.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Caroline County?
Caroline County holds 13 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Denton with 5,075 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Denton | 4,848 | $66,510 |
|---|---|---|
| Federalsburg | 2,833 | $33,571 |
| Greensboro | 1,919 | $53,611 |
| Ridgely | 1,611 | $62,048 |
| Preston | 673 | $100,000 |
| GoldsboroGEOID 2433950 | 211 | $39,643 |
| MarydelGEOID 2451025 | 176 | $49,750 |
| HendersonGEOID 2437925 | 160 | $100,938 |
| WillistonGEOID 2485175 | 153 | $129,479 |
| HillsboroGEOID 2439175 | 128 | $66,875 |
| ChoptankGEOID 2417000 | 126 | $127,791 |
| West DentonGEOID 2482625 | 46 | not published |
| TemplevilleGEOID 2477200 | 113 | $39,375 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Caroline County?
The median resident of Caroline County is 39.9 years old; 23.9% are under 18 and 17.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 12.6%. 6.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Caroline County | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9±0.6 | 39.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.9% | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.3%±0.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.3% | 12.5% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.5%±0.4 pts | 46.6% | −3.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.6%±0.9 pts | 28.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4%±0.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.1%±0.8 pts | 16.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.5%±0.8 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2%±0.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 14.9%±1.4 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.3%±1.1 pts | 6.3% | +1.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.8%±1.7 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.2%±1.5 pts | 43.4% | −2.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7%±1.0 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Caroline County earn?
Half of Caroline County's 12,495 households earn less than $68,457 a year (±$3,798), against $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $72,165 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Caroline County | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,457±$3,798 | $103,678 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,383±$4,923 | $136,642 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,341±$1,647 | $52,979 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.2%±2.0 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.7%±3.8 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.6%±1.9 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.3%±1.9 pts | 92.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Caroline County?
Owners occupy 71.9% of Caroline County's occupied homes and renters 28.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $290,100 by its owner (±$10,845). The median renter pays $1,105 a month including utilities, and 37.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Caroline County | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $290,100±$10,845 | $419,900 | +$40,884 |
| Median gross rent | $1,105±$50 | $1,705 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.3%±6.1 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,758±$66 | $2,347 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.9%±2.4 pts | 67.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,531±48 | 2,560,784 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.1%±1.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.5%±2.1 pts | 51.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.4%±1.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.8%±2.4 pts | 10.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Caroline County building?
Builders took permits for 75 new housing units across Caroline County in 2025 (71 single-family), 2.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Caroline County get to work?
82.4% of Caroline County's workers drive alone and 6.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Caroline County | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.4%±1.4 pts | 67.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7%±1.2 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.4%±1.9 pts | 64.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8%±1.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.9%±1.4 pts | 19.3% | +4.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.4 min±1.3 | 31.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Caroline County's census tracts?
Caroline County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $40,931 (Tract 9556) to $90,658 (Tract 9554).
| Tract 955024011955000 | 2,939±401 | $59,458 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 955124011955100 | 5,834±439 | $62,717 |
| Tract 9552.0124011955201 | 4,058±386 | $79,524 |
| Tract 9552.0224011955202 | 2,301±258 | $88,333 |
| Tract 9553.0124011955301 | 4,638±469 | $90,321 |
| Tract 9553.0224011955302 | 3,255±442 | $53,636 |
| Tract 955424011955400 | 2,241±257 | $90,658 |
| Tract 955524011955500 | 3,885±416 | $81,806 |
| Tract 955624011955600 | 4,518±381 | $40,931 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Caroline County compare with Maryland's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 20th of 24 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 9th of 24 |
| Residents per square mile | 20th of 24 |
| Median household income | 19th of 24 |
| Median home value | 18th of 24 |
| Median gross rent | 20th of 24 |
| Poverty rate | 7th of 24 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24th of 24 |
| Median age | 14th of 24 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Caroline County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.