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Carbon

Iowa · 34 residents · 0.75 sq mi
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Carbon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $116,700. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 822%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

34
+21%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2025
45 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
50.0
+20%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
13264053671990201020202024Carbon
202446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,000
+201%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$30,364
+207%since 2000
from $9,891 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
0.0%
−45.5 ptssince 2000
from 45.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.151
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance18.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical18.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$116,700
+822%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
27.8%
−45.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
5.6% rent
73.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.9
+206%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(32)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(2)
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

63.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
36.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

18.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
45.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
50.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
35.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carbon, Iowa?

Carbon, Iowa has about 34 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carbon, Iowa?

The typical household in Carbon, Iowa earns about $40,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carbon, Iowa expensive?

In Carbon, Iowa, the median home is worth about $116,700.

How educated are people in Carbon, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Carbon, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carbon, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Carbon, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carbon, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Carbon, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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