Caroline, Alberta Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Caroline census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Caroline. It is a village in Canada that encompasses a land area of 2.04 km2. The village has a population density of 229.90 people per km2.

We highlight the Caroline village's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

Caroline on the Map

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Caroline location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Caroline has a population of around 470 people. The village's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Caroline has decreased by -8.20%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
512470 --8.20%

2026 Population Projection

Caroline's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 470 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Population By Genders

The male population of Caroline is around 235 while the female population is around 230.

Of the 470 total population in Caroline, the largest gender is male with around 235 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
235230 -2.13%

Is Caroline a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Caroline compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Alberta, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

27.8%
Unemployment rate
16.3 pts above the province
36.1%
Employment rate
24.1 pts below the province
50.0%
Participation rate
18.0 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$46,800
Median household income
$49,200 below the province
24.8%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
15.6 pts above the province

Commute

66.6%
Commute under 30 minutes
3.0 pts below the province
70.8%
Commute by car
16.5 pts below the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
5.6 pts below the province

Housing Character

43.2%
Single-detached houses
17.7 pts below the province
11.4%
Apartments (any building size)
11.0 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.10 people
Average household size
0.50people below the province
40.9%
One-person households
14.9 pts above the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Population by Age Characteristics

Caroline has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 10 to 14 years old, accounting for 7.40% of the total population. The village median age is 41.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Average age of the population43 42.80%41 41.00% 2.34%42 41.90%
Median age of the population40 40.40%41 41.20% 2.43%41 41.20%
10 to 14 years15 6.40%20 8.70% 25.00%35 7.40%
15 to 19 years20 8.50%20 8.70% 0.00%35 7.40%
30 to 34 years15 6.40%20 8.70% 25.00%35 7.40%
35 to 39 years20 8.50%10 4.30% 50.00%35 7.40%
40 to 44 years20 8.50%15 6.50% 25.00%35 7.40%
60 to 64 years15 6.40%20 8.70% 25.00%35 7.40%
65 to 69 years25 10.60%15 6.50% 40.00%35 7.40%
5 to 9 years15 6.40%10 4.30% 33.33%30 6.40%
50 to 54 years10 4.30%20 8.70% 50.00%30 6.40%
70 to 74 years20 8.50%10 4.30% 50.00%30 6.40%
55 to 59 years15 6.40%15 6.50% 0.00%25 5.30%
0 to 4 years10 4.30%15 6.50% 33.33%20 4.30%
25 to 29 years10 4.30%10 4.30% 0.00%20 4.30%
45 to 49 years10 4.30%10 4.30% 0.00%20 4.30%
20 to 24 years10 4.30%5 2.20% 50.00%15 3.20%
75 to 79 years5 2.10%15 6.50% 66.67%15 3.20%
85 years and over10 4.30%5 2.20% 50.00%15 3.20%

Broader Age Groups

If the village's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 58.50% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 21.30% and 19.10%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Caroline are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Caroline

Population of Caroline by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Caroline is quite diverse, which contributes to the village's vibrant cultural landscape. Caroline is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are English, which accounts for 31.40% of the total population, followed by German (27.91%), Canadian (22.09%), Irish (19.77%), and Scottish (15.12%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Polish, French, Ukrainian, Dutch, and First Nations (North American Indian).

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English29.17%34.21%31.40%
German27.08%26.32%27.91%
Canadian20.83%21.05%22.09%
Irish18.75%23.68%19.77%
Scottish14.58%18.42%15.12%
Polish10.42%10.53%11.63%
French12.50%7.89%10.47%
Ukrainian10.42%10.53%10.47%
Dutch6.25%10.53%8.14%
First Nations (North American Indian)4.17%10.53%6.98%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Caroline's population profile.

About 5.8% of Caroline's population are immigrants (25 people).

The top countries of origin for Caroline's immigrant population are Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0), Haiti (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
Brazil0
Colombia0
El Salvador0
Guyana0
Haiti0

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 95 of Caroline's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 20.45% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 15.90% of the population. 4 persons, 3 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.70%, 3.40%, and 3.40%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person9020.45%
2 persons7015.90%
4 persons255.70%
3 persons153.40%
5 or more persons153.40%

Income in Caroline

Analyzing income distribution in Caroline can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Caroline is $30,200.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the village's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Caroline population or around 50 people falls in the $30,000 to $49,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and Under $10,000 with around 45 and 40 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Caroline's median household income is $46,800, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Caroline's median household income is 37,200 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

The data provides important insights into the village's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the village's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Caroline

This data sheds light on the distribution of Caroline residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

37.50% or most of the Caroline population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate. 33.35% of the population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, 30.55% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 7.60% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate1109019537.50%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree1007517533.35%
No certificate, diploma or degree859017530.55%
Bachelor's degree or higher1035407.60%

Below national average 7.6% of Caroline's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Caroline

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Caroline. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 13.89% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate36.11%
Unemployment rate13.89%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the village who work as an employee. The majority of Caroline's population (around 62.90%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the village, there are 15 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 15.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed15015

Employment Industry Sectors

The Caroline industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Caroline is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Caroline has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (20%) works in the construction sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 14%, followed by Accommodation and food services at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Construction201520%
Retail trade25014%
Accommodation and food services01511%
Transportation and warehousing1509%
Public administration0109%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1006%
Health care and social assistance0106%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
Educational services000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Other services (except public administration)000%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Caroline residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Caroline: Construction (20%), -45 Retail trade (14%), Accommodation and food services (11%)

Top occupation categories in Caroline: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (40%), Sales and service occupations (20%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (17%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the village. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work45357557.70%
No fixed workplace address35105038.50%
Worked at home010107.70%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Caroline residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Caroline residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Caroline spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the village's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the village.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes45.80%
15 to 29 minutes20.80%
45 to 59 minutes20.80%
30 to 44 minutes8.30%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Carolineshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the village's social fabric. We can gain insights into Caroline's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
45.45%
Married or living common-law
54.55%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights village's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

English is the most spoken official language in Caroline. About 465 people living in the province speak English, 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English465
French0
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Mother Tongue & Home Language

Useful for newcomers researching an area: this shows the language residents first learned at home in childhood (mother tongue) and the language they speak most often at home now, which can differ as families settle in.

LanguageMother TongueSpoken Most Often at Home
English94.7%97.9%
Non-official languages3.2%2.1%
French1.1%0.0%

Religion

Caroline is predominantly Christian. About 155 of its population is Christian (80 males and 80 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Buddhist with 0.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Jewish, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian36.0%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Caroline

According to the 2021 census, Caroline has a population of approximately 470 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Caroline decreased by 8.20%.

Caroline has a population density of approximately 229.90 people per square kilometre.

Caroline covers a land area of approximately 2.04 km².

The median age of the population in Caroline is 41.20 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Caroline is English.

The median household income in Caroline is $46,800, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Caroline.

Christian is the predominant religion in Caroline.

Statistics Canada (statcan.gc.ca) conducted the 2026 Census of Population in May 2026. However, census data goes through an extensive processing, validation, and quality-assurance period before public release. Based on the release plan, the 2026 Census results begin rolling out on February 10, 2027, with complete community-level profiles available by December 1, 2027. Until then, this page uses 2021 Census data as its primary source, supplemented by a population projection estimate for 2026 calculated using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from the 2016–2021 Census period.