Carbon County, Wyoming
WY · FIPS 56007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,463 | — | #2,190 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,511 | -6.2% | #1,161 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,942 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $222,700 | -21.0% | #1,161 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $842 | -27.6% | #1,812 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | -3.4% | #1,317 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Carbon County has a population of 14,463, making it the #2,190 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Carbon County is $70,511, ranking #1,161 out of 3,222 counties — 6.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Carbon County is $222,700 (-21.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $842/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.3%.
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87.8% of residents in Carbon County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% below the national rate.
About Carbon County, Wyoming
Carbon County, Wyoming has a total population of 14,463, making it the 2,190th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Carbon County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Carbon County is $70,511, which ranks #1,161 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Carbon County is $222,700, 21.0% below the national median. Renters in Carbon County pay a median gross rent of $842 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Carbon County, 24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.6 min.
Carbon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.3%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
All data for Carbon County, Wyoming 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.