Carbon County, Montana
MT · FIPS 30009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,116 | — | #2,411 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,261 | +6.8% | #576 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.4 years | +29.6% | #202 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $420,800 | +49.3% | #252 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $844 | -27.4% | #1,797 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | -38.1% | #334 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Carbon County has a population of 11,116, making it the #2,411 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.4 years, which is 29.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Carbon County is $80,261, ranking #576 out of 3,222 counties — 6.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.8% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Carbon County is $420,800 (+49.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $844/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.0%.
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91.8% of residents in Carbon County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.
About Carbon County, Montana
Carbon County, Montana has a total population of 11,116, making it the 2,411th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Carbon County is 50.4 years, which is 29.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Carbon County is $80,261, which ranks #576 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Carbon County is $420,800, 49.3% above the national median. Renters in Carbon County pay a median gross rent of $844 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Carbon County, 34.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.4 min.
Carbon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%).
All data for Carbon County, Montana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.