Carbon County, Utah
UT · FIPS 49007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,517 | — | #1,852 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,377 | -22.3% | #2,233 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.6 years | -0.8% | #2,467 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $228,500 | -18.9% | #1,099 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $870 | -25.2% | #1,611 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% | +35.0% | #2,297 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Carbon County has a population of 20,517, making it the #1,852 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.6 years, which is 0.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Carbon County is $58,377, ranking #2,233 out of 3,222 counties — 22.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.0% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Carbon County is $228,500 (-18.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $870/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.9%.
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93.8% of residents in Carbon County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.
About Carbon County, Utah
Carbon County, Utah has a total population of 20,517, making it the 1,852nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Carbon County is 38.6 years, which is 0.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Carbon County is $58,377, which ranks #2,233 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Carbon County is $228,500, 18.9% below the national median. Renters in Carbon County pay a median gross rent of $870 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Carbon County, 18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.8 min.
Carbon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.3%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
All data for Carbon County, Utah 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.