Carbon, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Carbon, Texas had a total population of 280, the 1469th largest town in Texas, with a median household income of $80,500, which is 3% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 8.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x.
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 0.8%.
Carbon Quick Facts
How Carbon 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 | 285 | 280 | -1.8% |
| Median household income | $61,250 | $80,500 | +31.4% |
| Median home value | $57,800 | $84,500 | +46.2% |
How Carbon Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Carbon Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Eastland County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco | 3,955 | $58,550 | 6.3% | $104,300 |
| Eastland | 3,704 | $51,776 | 24.9% | $174,900 |
| Ranger | 2,641 | $34,336 | 23.4% | $66,000 |
| Gorman | 997 | $19,444 | 46.9% | $75,300 |
| Rising Star | 668 | $37,037 | 14.8% | $39,500 |
Cities Similar to Carbon
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Ebanos (Starr County) | 281 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Ranchitos East | 282 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 8.2% |
| Bruni | 278 | N/A | $137,500 | 21.8% | 11.2% |
| Washburn | 278 | N/A | $139,300 | 20.0% | 10.4% |
| Marietta | 277 | N/A | $155,400 | 7.3% | 71.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 280, Carbon'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 is a small community located in Texas, within Eastland County. The total population is 280. It ranks as the 1469th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Carbon is 40.0 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Carbon is $80,500. This is 3% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.8%. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $84,500. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x, Carbon is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Carbon is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (71.4% vs 39.1%). The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
8.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Carbon, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. 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, Texas?
Carbon, Texas has a population of 280 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Carbon, TX?
The median household income in Carbon is $80,500, which is about the same as the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Carbon, TX?
The poverty rate in Carbon is 6.5%. This means approximately 18 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Carbon, Texas?
Carbon's population is 71.4% White, 0.0% Black, 21.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.4% Asian.
What is the median home value in Carbon, TX?
The median home value in Carbon is $84,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.0x.
How educated is Carbon, Texas?
8.7% of adults (25+) in Carbon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.