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Caro, MI
City in Tuscola County, Michigan.
Population
4,290
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,457
ZIP codes
0
Caro and its ZIP codes
Caro at a glance
- Caro is about 8.2 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,595, 43% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,700 (56% below Michigan) and median rent is $753 a month.
Local data for Caro, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Caro, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,595
Poverty rate
28.7%
Median home value
$102,700
Median rent
$753/mo
Homeownership
64.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.4%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (956), Irish Americans (461), French Americans (331).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tuscola County. PPP loans are for Caro.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,102
12,153 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,841
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$393M
FY 2026, $7,375 per person
How people get to work
Caro, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked6.7%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Caro, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
435
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
97
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 15°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Caro, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.7%
U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Caro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairgroveVillage | 7.5 mi | 1.1 |
| AkronVillage | 8 mi | 0.9 |
| MayvilleVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| UnionvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| VassarCity | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| KingstonVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| Cass CityVillage | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| GagetownVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| ReeseVillage | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| MillingtonVillage | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| CliffordVillage | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| FostoriaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4 |
| SebewaingVillage | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| OwendaleVillage | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Otter LakeVillage | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| MarletteCity | 20 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Caro, MI in?
- Caro is in Tuscola County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Caro, MI?
- About 4,290 people live in Caro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Caro?
- Nearby places include Fairgrove (7.5 mi), Akron (8 mi), Mayville (11 mi), Unionville (12 mi), Vassar (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023