Caroline County GIS Maps
Caroline County, Virginia, has 30,887 residents across 23,730 parcels and covers 527.6 square miles. The population grew 8.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Caroline County is 51033.
Bowling Green is the county's largest population center. Caroline County also includes 6 zip codes, 1 public school district and 14 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Caroline County Trends
- Population
- 30,887▴
- Median Home Value
- $283,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,600▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Caroline County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Caroline County Parcels
Caroline County has 23,731 mapped parcels covering 338,492 acres. The median assessed value is $254,100. The median lot size is 4.07 acres. 4,016 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Of the parcels with a recorded build year, half were built in 1994 or earlier. The records carry 16,411 distinct owner names. About 8% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside Virginia. Owner names, site addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Mailing addresses reach 97.5%. Browse the interactive Caroline County Parcel viewer here.
Caroline County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 23,730 | 100% |
| Owner name | 23,530 | 99.2% |
| Owner mailing address | 23,126 | 97.5% |
| Site address | 23,530 | 99.2% |
| Land use code | 23,530 | 99.2% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 23,530 | 99.2% |
| Land value | 23,530 | 99.2% |
| Improvement value | 23,530 | 99.2% |
| Acreage | 23,530 | 99.2% |
| Parcel boundary | 23,730 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Caroline County parcel records.
Caroline County Population
Caroline County had 30,887 residents in 2020. That was 8.2% higher than in 2010. Caroline County added 8,766 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 59 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Ruther Glen, Woodford and Ruther Glen.
Population Trend in Caroline County VA
Caroline County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Caroline County Zip Codes
Caroline County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Ruther Glen (22546), Woodford (22580) and Ruther Glen (22427). Ruther Glen is the largest zip by population, with about 17,757 residents or 57% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 86% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Caroline County VA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22546 | Ruther Glen | 17,757 | ▴ 12% |
| 22580 | Woodford | 5,293 | ▴ 2.6% |
| 22427 | Ruther Glen | 3,379 | ▴ 2.8% |
| 22514 | Milford | 2,605 | ▴ 0.1% |
| 22535 | Port Royal | 667 | ▴ 15% |
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Caroline County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Caroline County Demographics
Caroline County has a median age of 39.4, which is close to the Virginia average. About 22.8% of residents are under 18, while 16.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 32.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 23.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 41.5%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Caroline County VA
Median Age
39.4
Under 18
22.8%
Age 65+
16.4%
Bachelor's+
23.2%
Caroline County School Districts
Caroline County is served by 1 public school district with 4,600 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Caroline County VA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline County Public Schools | 4,600 | 100% | ▴ 0.8% |
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Caroline County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Caroline County Housing & Real Estate
Caroline County has a median home value of $283,100 and a median gross rent of $1,201. About 82% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Virginia median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $397,463 and homes spent about 23 days on the market.
Caroline County Housing Mix
Caroline County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Caroline County Housing Trends
Caroline County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Caroline County, VA
Caroline County has 819 business listings across 281 categories. The largest categories in Caroline County business listings are Baptist Church (35, 4.3%), Churches & Religious Organizations (31, 3.8%), and Gas Stations (27, 3.3%). The full Caroline County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Caroline County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Caroline County, VA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist Church | 35 | 4.3% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 31 | 3.8% |
| Gas Stations | 27 | 3.3% |
| Convenience Stores | 24 | 2.9% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 18 | 2.2% |
| Contractors | 16 | 2.0% |
| Farm | 15 | 1.8% |
| Post Offices | 14 | 1.7% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 14 | 1.7% |
| ATMs | 12 | 1.5% |
Caroline County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Fishing Expo, January 16 - 18, 2026 | Active Life | Doswell |
| Patton-Kiehl Group | Advertising Agency | Woodford |
| Ladysmith Rescue Squad | Ambulance And Ems Services | Ruther Glen |
| Timbers Restaurant | American Restaurants | Ruther Glen |
| Cresthill Kennels | Animal Shelters | Woodford |
| Classic Cottage Art & Antiques | Antique Store | Bowling Green |
| Bryan Robert | Appliance Manufacturer | Port Royal |
| Napier Appraisal Services | Appraisal Services | Woodford |
| M.C. Dean | Architectural Designer | Ruther Glen |
| Fort A. P. Hill | Armed Forces Branch | |
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Caroline County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Caroline County Basemaps
Caroline County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Caroline County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Caroline County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.