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Carbon County

Wyoming · 15,885 residents · 7,897.746 sq mi
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Carbon County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,565. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $129,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,885
+2%since 2000
from 15,639 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,565
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,060 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,122
+42%since 2000
from $18,375 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,100
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+19%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(12,892)
Black0.7%(103)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(2,163)
Asian0.7%(103)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.3%(5,204)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(12,683)
Black0.7%(109)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(2,668)
Asian0.6%(103)
Other1.9%(297)
Diversity Score41.5%(6,587)
Diversity Score
41
+25%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
46.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carbon County, Wyoming?

Carbon County, Wyoming has about 15,885 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carbon County, Wyoming earns about $56,565 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carbon County, Wyoming expensive?

In Carbon County, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $129,100, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Carbon County, Wyoming?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Carbon County, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carbon County, Wyoming?

About 8.2% of people in Carbon County, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carbon County, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Carbon County, Wyoming has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 774 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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