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Caroline, WI
Census-designated place in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
Population
426
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
360
ZIP codes
0
Caroline and its ZIP codes
Caroline at a glance
- Caroline is about 3.3 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
Local data for Caroline, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shawano County. PPP loans are for Caroline.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,118
12,341 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,304
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$291M
FY 2026, $7,120 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Caroline, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
405
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
41
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 5°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Caroline, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Caroline
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarionCity | 3.2 mi | 2.5 |
| PellaCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.6 |
| LeopolisCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.4 |
| TilledaCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| TigertonVillage | 7.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Big FallsVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.5 |
| ClintonvilleCity | 9.8 mi | 4.4 |
| BowlerVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| GreshamVillage | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| EmbarrassVillage | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| ThorntonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| WittenbergVillage | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Paac CiinakCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| Bear CreekVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| ShawanoCity | 16 mi | 6.7 |
| Middle VillageCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Caroline, WI in?
- Caroline is in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Caroline, WI?
- About 426 people live in Caroline, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Caroline?
- Nearby places include Marion (3.2 mi), Pella (3.6 mi), Leopolis (3.9 mi), Tilleda (6.5 mi), Tigerton (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023