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Carbon

Iowa · 36 residents · 0.75 sq mi
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Carbon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $70,000. With a median age of 57.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 366%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36
+29%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.5
+39%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13264053671990201020202024Carbon
202446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
+217%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,194
+165%since 2000
from $9,891 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−43.5 ptssince 2000
from 45.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information64.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+366%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
93.8%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
6.3% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+47%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(30)
Black2.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(2)
Asian2.8%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27%(10)
Diversity Score
27
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+35.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
92.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.4%
−46.0 ptssince 2011
from 76.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carbon, Iowa?

Carbon, Iowa has about 36 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carbon, Iowa?

The typical household in Carbon, Iowa earns about $50,000 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 $70,000.

How educated are people in Carbon, Iowa?

About 19.6% 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 1.9% 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 26 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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