Carbon County, Utah Demographics 2026
Carbon County, Utah has a population of 20,517, the 15th most populous county in Utah. The median household income is $58,377 and the median home value is $228,500. The poverty rate is 17.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Carbon County Quick Facts
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 | 20,446 | 20,517 | +0.3% |
| Median household income | $53,673 | $58,377 | +8.8% |
| Median home value | $200,700 | $228,500 | +13.9% |
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
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Carbon County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 8,248 | $53,203 | 17.7% | $225,600 |
| Helper | 2,698 | $56,875 | 17.6% | $209,800 |
| Carbonville | 1,636 | $67,193 | 4.1% | $336,400 |
| Wellington | 1,624 | $61,466 | 18.8% | $179,500 |
| East Carbon | 1,336 | $37,991 | 22.4% | $90,000 |
| Spring Glen | 1,157 | $52,386 | 28.5% | $282,600 |
| West Wood | 962 | $86,583 | 22.0% | $455,700 |
| Kenilworth | 127 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Scofield | 7 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Carbon County is located in Utah with a total population of 20,517. It is the 15th most populous county out of 29 in Utah. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Carbon County is 38.6 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 32.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Carbon County is $58,377. This is 39% lower than the state median of $95,166. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 100% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 65% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $228,500. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 70.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Carbon County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.3%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.
Education
18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 37.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%.
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 Utah 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, Utah?
Carbon County has a population of 20,517, making it the 15th most populous county in Utah.
What is the median income in Carbon County?
The median household income in Carbon County is $58,377 with a poverty rate of 17.0%.
How many cities are in Carbon County, Utah?
Carbon County contains 9 Census-designated places.