Carbon County's estimated 2026 population is 20,760 with a growth rate of 0.39% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Carbon County is the 16th largest county in Utah. The 2010 population was 21,403 and has seen a growth of -3% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.6 years
Female: 39.2 years
Male: 37.6 years
There are 15,339 adults, (3,979 of whom are seniors) in Carbon County.
Female: 10,233 (49.9%)
Male: 10,284 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Carbon County includes 87.59% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,971 | 87.59% |
| Two or more races | 1,698 | 8.28% |
| Other race | 442 | 2.15% |
| Black or African American | 167 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 115 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 73 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.25% |
Carbon County's average per capita income is $44,052. Household income levels show a median of $58,377. The poverty rate stands at 17.01%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,200 | - |
| Families | $75,540 | $90,823 |
| Households | $58,377 | $75,548 |
| Non Families | $34,495 | $45,194 |
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