Carbon city, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Carbon city, Iowa Demographics
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High PovertyPoverty rate of 28.3% is well above the state average

As of 2026, Carbon city, Iowa has a total population of 46, the 943rd largest city in Iowa, with a median household income of N/A. The poverty rate is 28.3%.

Key Takeaways

More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (28.3%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 6.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.0%.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 0.0%.

Carbon city Quick Facts

Population 46

Median Household Income N/A

Median Home Value N/A

Poverty Rate 28.3%

Unemployment Rate 0.0%

Median Age 68.5 years

Homeownership Rate 92.9%

Affordability Ratio N/A

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.5%

High School Graduation Rate 73.9%

Diversity Index 8/100

Population 46 943rd of 1,018

Median Income N/A

Poverty Rate 28.3% 127% higher national

Median Home Value N/A

How Carbon city Compares

Median Household Income

$73,147

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

$195,900

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 50.0%

$25K-$50K 7.1%

$50K-$100K 32.1%

$100K+ 10.7%

Employment

0.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6% | National: 5.2%

23.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 92.9%

Renter 7.1%

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

0.0%

18-34

0.0%

35-54

0.0%

55-74

78.3%

75+

21.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 30 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Carbon city Rankings in Iowa

#943 Population of 1,018

N/A Median Income of 1,018

#878 Education of 1,018

N/A Home Value of 1,018

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Cities Similar to Carbon city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Aredale city	46	$28,000	$58,300	10.5%	30.4%
Craig city	46	$50,000	$101,600	8.6%	13.0%
Loveland CDP	46	N/A	N/A	0.0%	0.0%
Pleasanton city	46	N/A	$225,000	20.0%	0.0%
Plover city	46	$45,750	N/A	13.2%	13.0%

Population Overview

Carbon city is a small community located in Iowa. The total population is 46. It ranks as the 943rd most populous out of 1,018 cities and towns in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carbon city is 68.5 years. This is 77% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. Only 0.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 21.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 28.3%. This is 157% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Carbon city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.3%.

Education

6.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 79% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 73.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Carbon city, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,018 Census-designated places in Iowa. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Carbon city, Iowa?

Carbon city, Iowa has a population of 46 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Carbon city, IA?

The median household income in Carbon city is N/A, which is the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Carbon city, IA?

The poverty rate in Carbon city is 28.3%. This means approximately 13 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Carbon city, Iowa?

Carbon city's population is 95.7% White, 0.0% Black, 4.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Carbon city, IA?

The median home value in Carbon city is N/A.

How educated is Carbon city, Iowa?

6.5% of adults (25+) in Carbon city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.