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Carbon County

Utah · 20,412 residents · 1,479.343 sq mi
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Carbon County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,328. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $148,600. Households here earn about 32% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,412
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20,422 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+15%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K20K21K22K1990201020202024Carbon County
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,328
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,036 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,613
+54%since 2000
from $15,325 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing6.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,600
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+18%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(17,671)
Black0.3%(52)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(2,097)
Asian0.3%(70)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.9%(5,094)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(16,645)
Black0.2%(50)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(2,677)
Asian0.3%(63)
Other2.8%(562)
Diversity Score36.1%(7,360)
Segregation Score9.5%(1,932)
Diversity Score
36
+45%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
9
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carbon County, Utah?

Carbon County, Utah has about 20,412 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carbon County, Utah earns about $50,328 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carbon County, Utah expensive?

In Carbon County, Utah, the median home is worth about $148,600, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Carbon County, Utah?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Carbon County, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carbon County, Utah?

About 15.9% of people in Carbon County, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carbon County, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Carbon County, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 184 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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