Caroline County, MD

County

Cities in Caroline County

Neighborhoods in Caroline County

Neighborhood

Caroline, MD

Whiteleysburg / Baltimore Corner

Hickman / Williams Heights

Jumptown / The Plains

Choptank / Linchester

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Caroline

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.3%

Households with Children

32.1%

School Enrollment K-12

3,986

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.4%
School Age (5-17): 17.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.8%
Working Age (35-54): 24.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.6%
Seniors (65+): 17.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 16.2%
High School / GED: 40.4%
Some College or Associate's: 27.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.3%
Single Parents: 14.8%
Couples & Adults: 34.9%
Living Alone: 33.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
Asian: 0.7%
Black or African American: 12.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 20.9%
Puerto Rican: 9.2%
Cuban: 0.8%
Dominican: 0.7%
Central American: 63.4%
South American: 4.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 59.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 54.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.7%
Caribbean: 2.2%
Other Black: 42.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 68.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 24.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 91.5%
Spanish: 7.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.0%
Elementary (1-4): 5.6%
Middle School (5-8): 4.6%
High School (9-12): 5.8%
College / Graduate: 4.3%
Not Enrolled: 75.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources