Caroline County , Virginia

Population: 31,541 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $86,267 Home $283,100 Rent $1,201/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 31,541 residents, Caroline County tracks with a mixed cost-and-earnings profile — useful as a comparison anchor for Virginia and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Caroline County at 42%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.

$86,267
Median Income
household
$283,100
Home Value
median
$1,201/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $86,267
Per Capita Income $38,847
Poverty Rate 11.6%
Median Home Value $283,100
Median Gross Rent $1,201/mo
Owner Occupied 81.7%
Renter Occupied 18.3%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 31,541
Median Age 39.4 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 23.2%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

41.9%
Obesity
14.0%
Diabetes
15.1%
Smoking
39.4%
High Blood Pressure
26.8%
No Physical Activity
23.5%
Depression
38.8%
Insufficient Sleep
79.1%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 20.7  ·  21th national percentile

🌊 Flood
26.20
🌪️ Tornado
30.25
🌀 Hurricane
78.97
🔥 Wildfire
19.43
❄️ Winter Storm
25.30
🌍 Earthquake
59.92
☀️ Drought
78.21

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