Carbon Hill, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Carbon Hill, Ohio had a total population of 249, the 1072nd largest community in Ohio, with a median household income of $46,694, which is 35% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 35% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 10.3% is notably above the national average.
Carbon Hill Quick Facts
How Carbon Hill Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 148 | 249 | +68.2% |
| Median household income | $61,625 | $46,694 | -24.2% |
How Carbon Hill Compares
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Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
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Carbon Hill Rankings in Ohio
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Other Cities in Hocking County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan | 6,993 | $57,882 | 27.3% | $159,600 |
| West Logan | 823 | $27,635 | 16.0% | $81,700 |
| Laurelville | 633 | N/A | 11.8% | $175,900 |
| Haydenville | 314 | N/A | 54.8% | N/A |
| Murray City | 295 | $34,732 | 23.4% | $81,700 |
| Rockbridge | 186 | N/A | 62.9% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Carbon Hill
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinton | 251 | N/A | $103,100 | 5.6% | 19.5% |
| Kunkle | 244 | N/A | $46,700 | 0.0% | 30.3% |
| Hemlock | 255 | N/A | $52,500 | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| Salem Heights (Columbiana County) | 256 | N/A | N/A | 6.0% | 34.8% |
| Empire | 242 | $45,208 | N/A | 5.3% | 11.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 249, Carbon Hill's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Carbon Hill is a small community located in Ohio, within Hocking County. The total population is 249. It ranks as the 1072nd most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.
Age Demographics
The median age in Carbon Hill is 74.7 years. This is 88% higher than the state median of 39.7 years. 44.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Carbon Hill is $46,694. This is 35% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Carbon Hill. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 10.3%. This is 116% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. 37.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% lower than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Carbon Hill has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.0% of all residents.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Carbon Hill, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Carbon Hill, Ohio?
Carbon Hill, Ohio has a population of 249 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Carbon Hill, OH?
The median household income in Carbon Hill is $46,694, which is 42% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Carbon Hill, OH?
The ACS sample for Carbon Hill recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Carbon Hill, Ohio?
Carbon Hill's population is 96.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Carbon Hill, OH?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Carbon Hill — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Carbon Hill, Ohio?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Carbon Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.