The Town FilesCaroline County, Maryland
33,669 people. The median home is worth $290,100 (typical Maryland town: $412,300) and the median household earns $68,457.
Towns in Caroline County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton | 4,848 | $234,600 | $66,510 | 39.2 |
| Federalsburg | 2,833 | $156,500 | $33,571 | 34.2 |
| Greensboro | 1,919 | $251,100 | $53,611 | 32.3 |
| Ridgely | 1,611 | $276,700 | $62,048 | 34.3 |
| Preston | 673 | $267,000 | $100,000 | 38.6 |
People and housing
| Caroline County | Typical Maryland town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $290,100 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,105 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $68,457 | $108,677 |
| Median age | 39.9 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.2% | 7.1% |
Jobs and pay
9,246 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,786 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 738 storm events in Caroline County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Caroline County has been included in 21 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3349: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).