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East Carbon

Utah · 1,556 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 $29,867. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $60,700. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 60% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,556
+12%since 2000
from 1,393 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
138 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+9%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K2000201020202024East Carbon
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,867
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,923
+41%since 2000
from $14,093 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,700
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(1,190)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(286)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other5%(77)
Diversity Score47.4%(737)
Diversity Score
47
+11%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 47.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.6%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Carbon, Utah?

East Carbon, Utah has about 1,556 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Carbon, Utah earns about $29,867 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 $60,700, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in East Carbon, Utah?

About 9.4% 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 23.8% of people in East Carbon, Utah 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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