Carbon County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42025 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65,382 | — | #840 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,554 | -10.1% | #1,380 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.3 years | +19.0% | #557 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $211,400 | -25.0% | #1,292 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $994 | -14.5% | #1,011 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% | -2.3% | #1,357 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Carbon County has a population of 65,382, making it the #840 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.3 years, which is 19.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Carbon County is $67,554, ranking #1,380 out of 3,222 counties — 10.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.3% and unemployment stands at 7.5%.
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The median home value in Carbon County is $211,400 (-25.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $994/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.4%.
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94.2% of residents in Carbon County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Carbon County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 65,382, making it the 840th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Carbon County is 46.3 years, which is 19.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Carbon County is $67,554, which ranks #1,380 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5%.
The median home value in Carbon County is $211,400, 25.0% below the national median. Renters in Carbon County pay a median gross rent of $994 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Carbon County, 19.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.3 min.
Carbon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.9%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
All data for Carbon County, Pennsylvania 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.