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East Carbon

Utah · 1,301 residents · 11.29 sq mi
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East Carbon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,965. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $49,700. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 50% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,301
−7%since 2000
from 1,393 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
115 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+5%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K2000201020202024East Carbon
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,965
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,307
+30%since 2000
from $14,093 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing19.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,700
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.0%
−46.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−15%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(1,064)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(290)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.6%(593)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(1,000)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(274)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(24)
Diversity Score45.6%(593)
Diversity Score
46
+7%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
29.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.7%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.8%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Carbon, Utah?

East Carbon, Utah has about 1,301 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Carbon, Utah?

The typical household in East Carbon, Utah earns about $27,965 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Carbon, Utah expensive?

In East Carbon, Utah, the median home is worth about $49,700, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in East Carbon, Utah?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in East Carbon, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Carbon, Utah?

About 11.5% of people in East Carbon, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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