Town government · Covington County, AL
Carolina's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended June 30, 2024), Carolina took in $60 thousand and spent $19 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Carolina's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
Town taxes98%
What's in other taxesMotor fuel taxes and alcoholic beverage taxes
- Motor fuel taxes$21 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage taxes$3 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fines and other1.7%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Carolina's spending goes to running the government and other costs.A typical U.S. city, town or village of under 10,000 people spends 22%.
Spending by category100%
What's in running the government and other costsGovernment buildings and central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)
- Government buildings$11 thousand
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$6 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingPublic transit
- Public transit$2 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Town of Carolina. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit file, fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
What this covers. The money of Town of Carolina itself. Other governments that serve the same area (the city, county, school district and state) are separate and not included. Borrowing, transfers between a government's own funds, and pension trust funds are not counted as revenue.