Back to Top Caroline County is located in the Fredericksburg region. Caroline is located within 30 miles of the Richmond metro area. Labor Pool Caroline County employers are able to draw from both the Fredericksburg and Richmond labor pools, as well as from the rural counties to the west and east. Back to Top Local Economy Historically, Caroline County's major private industries have been tied directly to natural resources. These include agriculture and forestry products and nearly 51,604 acres of farmland.
Principal crops are soybeans, wheat and corn.
There are over 261,700 acres of commercial forestland which predominantly include loblolly, shortleaf pine, oak, hickory and pine. Significant mineral resources include sand, gravel, clay, mica and beryl. In addition to the expansion of some resource-based industries, Caroline County is seeing a new wave of activity from a variety of businesses and industries. There are many fine public and private institutions within the region. In addition to their programs leading to certificates or degrees, these colleges conduct state sponsored industrial training as well as specialized training programs to meet employers' needs.