Caroline County, Virginia

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Caroline County
U.S. county
County of Caroline
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Coordinates:
Country	United States
Seat	Bowling Green
Area
• Total	537 sq mi (1,390 km2)
• Land	528 sq mi (1,370 km2)
• Water	9 sq mi (20 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	30,187
• Density	56/sq mi (22/km2)
Website	www.co.caroline.va.us

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Caroline County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 30,187. Its county seat is Bowling Green.

History

Caroline County was established in 1728 from parts of Essex, King and Queen, and King William counties. It was named for Caroline of Ansbach, the wife of King George II of Great Britain.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 537 square miles (1,390 km²), of which 528 square miles (1,370 km²) is land and 9 square miles (23 km²) (1.7%) is water.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 30,187 people, 10,000 households, and 7,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 57 people per square mile (22/km²).

Government and Politics

Caroline County is governed by a Board of Supervisors, consisting of representatives from each of the county's districts. The county is part of Virginia's 1st congressional district.

Communities

Towns

• Bowling Green
• Port Royal

Unincorporated communities

• Carmel Church
• Ladysmith
• Ruther Glen
• Woodford

Education

Caroline County is served by Caroline County Public Schools, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school.

Notable People

• Edwin C. Bearss, historian
• John Penn, signer of the Declaration of Independence

See also

• List of counties in Virginia
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Caroline County, Virginia

External links

• Official website