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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Carbon

Indiana · 350 residents · 0.149 sq mi
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Carbon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $19,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

350
+5%vs 2000
vs 334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,349 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 2,242 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.3
+11%vs 2000
vs 29.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2043064085096111990201020202024Carbon
2024238
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,125
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,208 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,293
−29%vs 2000
vs $13,089 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.5%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$19,300
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$244
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $475 in 2000
US average: $450
90.3%
+6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.6% in 2000
9.7% rent
0.8
−24%vs 2000
vs 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(329)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(10)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(350)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.1%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
55.7%
−19.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.3%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Carbon, Indiana?

Carbon, Indiana has about 350 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Carbon, Indiana?

The typical household in Carbon, Indiana earns about $23,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carbon, Indiana expensive?

In Carbon, Indiana, the median home is worth about $19,300, and the typical rent is about $244 a month.

How educated are people in Carbon, Indiana?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Carbon, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carbon, Indiana?

About 12.5% of people in Carbon, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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