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Caroline, New York

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Population in 2010: 3,282.
Population change since 2000: +12.8%
 
Males: 1,640  (50.0%)
Females: 1,642  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

40.3 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 14817.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $86,037 (it was $43,315 in 2000)
Caroline:

$86,037
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $43,701 (it was $21,531 in 2000)

Caroline town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $287,702 (it was $97,900 in 2000)
Caroline:

$287,702
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $300,865; detached houses: $326,040; townhouses or other attached units: $377,155; in 2-unit structures: $261,861; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $266,062; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $447,005; mobile homes: $106,782
March 2022 cost of living index in Caroline: 101.2 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Caroline, NY (2010)
    • 3,04192.7%White alone
    • 752.3%Two or more races
    • 682.1%Black alone
    • 551.7%Hispanic
    • 310.9%Asian alone
    • 60.2%Other race alone
    • 40.1%American Indian alone
    • 20.06%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Caroline detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: English (19.5%), German (15.8%), United States (12.1%), Irish (11.2%), Italian (5.9%), French (5.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 55.0 square miles.

Population density: 60 people per square mile   (very low).

Caroline, New York map

147 residents are foreign born (2.0% Europe, 1.5% Asia, 0.9% North America, 0.7% Latin America).

This town:

5.1%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Caroline town:

1.8% ($1,808)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Union, NY (23.9 miles , pop. 56,298).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (84.9 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Manhattan, NY (165.0 miles , pop. 1,537,195).

Nearest cities:

Danby, NY (2.6 miles ),
East Ithaca, NY (2.7 miles ),
Richford, NY (2.8 miles ),
South Hill, NY (2.9 miles ),
Dryden, NY (3.0 miles ),
Harford, NY (3.0 miles ),
Forest Home, NY (3.0 miles ),
Berkshire, NY (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 42.37 N, Longitude: 76.34 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 607

Distribution of median household income in Caroline, NY in 2022
Caroline satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 9 buildings, average cost: $329,000
  • 2021: 10 buildings, average cost: $328,400
  • 2020: 6 buildings, average cost: $330,900
  • 2019: 9 buildings, average cost: $322,800
  • 2018: 12 buildings, average cost: $48,300
  • 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $170,000
  • 2016: 5 buildings, average cost: $198,000
  • 2015: 23 buildings, average cost: $80,900
  • 2014: 33 buildings, average cost: $43,300
  • 2013: 16 buildings, average cost: $114,700
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $220,200
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $220,200
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $132,000
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $132,000
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $132,000
  • 2004: 12 buildings, average cost: $98,800
  • 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $134,100
  • 2002: 14 buildings, average cost: $93,600
  • 2001: 16 buildings, average cost: $76,600
  • 2000: 17 buildings, average cost: $91,700
  • 1999: 16 buildings, average cost: $91,700
  • 1998: 15 buildings, average cost: $91,700
  • 1997: 13 buildings, average cost: $91,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Caroline, NY residents
Average permit cost in Caroline, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
New York:

4.4%
Historical population in Caroline, NY
Historical housing units in Caroline, NY
Most common industries in Caroline, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (38.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.2%)
  • Health care (7.5%)
  • Construction (5.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.2%)
  • Public administration (2.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (2.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (36.5%)
  • Construction (9.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.2%)
  • Health care (4.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.7%)
  • Recyclable material merchant wholesalers (2.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (41.4%)
  • Health care (11.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.3%)
  • Public administration (3.3%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (3.0%)
Most common occupations in Caroline, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Postsecondary teachers (11.4%)
  • Life and physical scientists (5.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Computer specialists (4.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Postsecondary teachers (13.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.8%)
  • Computer specialists (4.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.1%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (8.7%)
  • Life and physical scientists (7.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.6%)
  • Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)

Average climate in Caroline, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Caroline, New York average temperatures Caroline, New York average precipitation Caroline, New York humidity Caroline, New York wind speed Caroline, New York snowfall Caroline, New York sunshine Caroline, New York clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 59.0. This is better than average.

City:

59.0
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 38.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.5
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Caroline-area historical tornado activity is near New York state average. It is 65% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/2/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 21.9 miles away from the Caroline town center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 tornado 22.7 miles away from the town center injured 12 people and caused $3 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Caroline-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 149.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 199.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 197.3 miles away from Caroline center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 319.5 miles away from Caroline center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 217.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 141.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Tompkins County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Heavy Rains: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Landslide: 1, Power Outage: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Caroline topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Caroline:

  • HOSPICARE AND PALLIATIVE SVCS OF TOMPKINS CO INC (Hospital, about 8 miles away; ITHACA, NY)
  • OAK HILL MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ITHACA, NY)
  • BEECHTREE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ITHACA, NY)
  • TOMPKINS COUNTY HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; ITHACA, NY)
  • KENDAL AT ITHACA (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; ITHACA, NY)
  • CAYUGA RIDGE EXTENDED CARE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; ITHACA, NY)
  • ITHACA DIALYSIS CLINIC (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; ITHACA, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Caroline:

  • Ithaca College (about 9 miles; Ithaca, NY; Full-time enrollment: 6,781)
  • Cornell University (about 10 miles; Ithaca, NY; FT enrollment: 20,360)
  • Tompkins Cortland Community College (about 10 miles; Dryden, NY; FT enrollment: 3,884)
  • SUNY College at Cortland (about 18 miles; Cortland, NY; FT enrollment: 6,838)
  • SUNY at Binghamton (about 28 miles; Vestal, NY; FT enrollment: 15,096)
  • SUNY Broome Community College (about 28 miles; Binghamton, NY; FT enrollment: 4,969)
  • Corning Community College (about 42 miles; Corning, NY; FT enrollment: 3,036)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Caroline: Guide Board Corners (A), Fountain Manor Assisted Living Center (B), Caroline Town Hall (C), MacCormick Secure Center (D), Slaterville Springs Fire Station (E), Brooktondale Fire Station (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Caroline include: Saint Thomas Church (A), Caroline Centre Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Roe Cemetery (1), Quick Cemetery (2), Caroline Centre Cemetery (3), Goodrich Hill Cemetery (4), Speedsville Cemetery (5), Central Chapel Cemetery (6), Blair Family Plot (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Willow Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Austin Blair - Politician.

Tompkins County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

62.7%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

11.8%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

7.4%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

0.8%
Whole state:

7.4%
29 people in correctional facilities intended for juveniles in 2010
52 people in unknown juvenile institutions in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Caroline:

Marital status in Caroline, NY
  • Never married: 26.1%
  • Now married: 52.2%
  • Separated: 3.5%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 12.6%

For population 25 years and over in Caroline:

  • High school or higher: 88.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 20.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.3
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Caroline, NY (based on Tompkins County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant8,10234
Catholic7,3447
Evangelical Protestant4,64936
Other2,78813
Orthodox2151
Black Protestant571
None78,409-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 19
Here:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
This county:

0.70 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 24
This county:

2.39 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 105
Here:

10.46 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

6.0%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Tompkins County:

25.3%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Tompkins County:

12.8%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Caroline:

  • WHCU (870 AM; 5 kW; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTKO (1470 AM; 5 kW; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE II BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEBO (1330 AM; 5 kW; OWEGO, NY; Owner: TIOGA MEDIA, INC.)
  • WNBF (1290 AM; 9 kW; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPIE (1160 AM; 5 kW; TRUMANSBURG, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ITHACA LTD. N.A.)
  • WINR (680 AM; 5 kW; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WATS (960 AM; 5 kW; SAYRE, PA; Owner: WATS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLNL (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; HORSEHEADS, NY; Owner: LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA, INC.)
  • WENE (1430 AM; 5 kW; ENDICOTT, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWLZ (820 AM; 4 kW; HORSEHEADS, NY; Owner: CHEMUNG COUNTY RADIO, INC.)
  • WELM (1410 AM; 5 kW; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LIMITED)
  • WSYR (570 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Caroline:

  • WYXL (97.3 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQNY (103.7 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE II BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVBR-FM (93.5 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: CORNELL RADIO GUILD, INC.)
  • WIII (99.9 FM; CORTLAND, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W242AB (96.3 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WHWK (98.1 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAAL (99.1 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLTB (101.7 FM; JOHNSON CITY, NY; Owner: GM BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSKG-FM (89.3 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: WSKG PUB.TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • WMXW (103.3 FM; VESTAL, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSQX-FM (91.5 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS CNCL.)
  • WPHR (106.9 FM; AUBURN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWYL (104.1 FM; CHENANGO BRIDGE, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLVY (94.3 FM; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
  • WOKN (99.5 FM; SOUTHPORT, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
  • WMRV-FM (105.7 FM; ENDICOTT, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCII (88.5 FM; SPENCER, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WBBI (107.5 FM; ENDWELL, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKGB-FM (92.5 FM; CONKLIN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WXHC (101.5 FM; HOMER, NY; Owner: EVES BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Caroline:

  • W16AX (Channel 16; ITHACA, NY; Owner: WSYT LICENSEE L.P.)
  • W07BJ (Channel 7; ITHACA, NY; Owner: LILLY BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WSKG-TV (Channel 46; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • WICZ-TV (Channel 40; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: STAINLESS BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • WBNG-TV (Channel 12; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: TELEVISION STATION GROUP LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • WCNY-TV (Channel 24; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL OF CENTRAL NEW YORK)
  • WSYT (Channel 68; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WSYT LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WSTM-TV (Channel 3; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WSTM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • WETM-TV (Channel 18; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: SMITH TELEVISION OF NEW YORK LICENSE HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WENY-TV (Channel 36; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: LILLY BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • W26BS (Channel 14; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WIVT (Channel 34; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • WBPN-LP (Channel 10; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: STAINLESS BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • W20BT (Channel 20; ITHACA, NY; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 27.7mTotal length
  • $17,083,000Total costs
  • 17,539Total average daily traffic
  • 1,216Total average daily truck traffic
  • 21,859Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Caroline, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 61960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Caroline, NY

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • Kathryn Wheeler, 213 Nys Route 79 (Lat: 42.381972 Lon: -76.253472), Type: 96.0, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Binghamton Msa Limited Partnership, Roche-ster, Phone: (716) 321-7000

  • Kathryn Wheeler, 213 Nys Route 79 (Lat: 42.381972 Lon: -76.253472), Type: 96.0, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Binghamton Msa Limited Partnership, Roche-ster, Phone: (716) 321-7000

  • DIANE WALSH, 213 Nys Route 79 (Lat: 42.381972 Lon: -76.253472), Type: 96.0, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Binghamton Msa Lp Dba Verizon Wireless, Warre-n

  • Monica A Gaudio, 213 Nys Route 79 (Lat: 42.381972 Lon: -76.253472), Type: 96.0, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Crown Atlantic Company LLC, Monica.Gambino@crowncastle.Com, , Canon-sburg, Phone: (724) 416-2000

  • CHRISTINE A VERRE, 213 Nys Route 79 (Lat: 42.381972 Lon: -76.253472), Type: 96.0, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Crown Castle Usa Inc., Monica.Gambino@crowncastle.Com, , Canon-sburg, Phone: (724) 416-2516

  • Lisa M Minney, 213 Nys Route 79 (Lat: 42.381972 Lon: -76.253472), Type: 96.0, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Crown Castle Usa Inc., Monica.Gambino@crowncastle.Com, , Canon-sburg, Phone: (724) 416-2516

  • Lisa M Minney, 213 Nys Route 79 (Lat: 42.381972 Lon: -76.253472), Type: 96.0, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Crown Atlantic Company, LLC, Monica.Gambino@crowncastle.Com, , Canon-sburg, Phone: (724) 416-2000


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Caroline, NY
  • 25.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 25.2%Wood
  • 25.0%Utility gas
  • 16.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.9%Electricity
  • 3.0%Coal or coke
  • 1.1%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Caroline, NY
  • 28.2%Electricity
  • 27.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 24.0%Utility gas
  • 12.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.1%Wood


Caroline compared to New York state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.

Caroline on our top lists:

  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in unknown juvenile institutions (population 1,000+)"
  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving out compared to moving in (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #62 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #66 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating to foreign countries in 2011"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
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