Carbon County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Name: Carbon County, Pennsylvania Demographics
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Carbon County, Pennsylvania has a population of 65,382, the 38th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $67,554 and the median home value is $211,400. The poverty rate is 12.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Carbon County Quick Facts

Population 65,382

Median Household Income $67,554

Median Home Value $211,400

Poverty Rate 12.3%

Unemployment Rate 7.5%

Median Age 46.3 years

Homeownership Rate 76.4%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.2%

High School Graduation 90.5%

Cities/Places 17

Population 65,382 38th of 67

Median Income $67,554 13% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.3%

Unemployment 7.5%

How Carbon County 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	65,191	65,382	+0.3%
Median household income	$67,877	$67,554	-0.5%
Median home value	$193,700	$211,400	+9.1%

Median Household Income

Carbon

$67,554

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Carbon

$211,400

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.8%

$25K-$50K 20.5%

$50K-$100K 31.2%

$100K+ 31.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.7%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

4.1%

$20K-$25K

4.5%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

5.1%

$45K-$50K

4.7%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

10.8%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

10.6%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

6.9%

$200K+

6.1%

Employment

7.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

60.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.4%

Renter 23.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $994/mo 17.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.9%

18-34

18.0%

35-54

24.9%

55-74

29.4%

75+

8.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Carbon County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Palmerton	5,622	$68,143	15.9%	$180,000
Lehighton	5,268	$64,651	12.9%	$213,600
Jim Thorpe	4,540	$72,904	7.6%	$209,800
Lansford	4,156	$44,713	23.8%	$55,800
Nesquehoning	3,344	$61,354	12.9%	$122,500
Summit Hill	3,137	$65,268	24.0%	$99,700
Weatherly	2,551	$52,125	22.3%	$163,200
Towamensing Trails	1,716	$81,429	6.8%	$308,400
Weissport East	1,646	$54,837	10.3%	$193,500
Bowmanstown	968	$68,365	8.4%	$191,900
Holiday Pocono	743	$62,333	5.4%	$206,900
Beaver Meadows	730	$52,768	19.4%	$133,700
Tresckow	696	$87,813	3.0%	$158,000
Weissport	506	$66,875	15.4%	$77,900
East Side	457	N/A	50.1%	$125,000
Parryville	445	$62,250	5.6%	$180,300
Albrightsville	85	N/A	41.3%	N/A

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Population Overview

Carbon County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 65,382. It is the 38th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carbon County is 46.3 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carbon County is $67,554. This is 13% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $211,400. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Carbon County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.9%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

19.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Carbon County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Pennsylvania and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Carbon County, Pennsylvania?

Carbon County has a population of 65,382, making it the 38th most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Carbon County?

The median household income in Carbon County is $67,554 with a poverty rate of 12.3%.

How many cities are in Carbon County, Pennsylvania?

Carbon County contains 17 Census-designated places.