Carbon County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Carbon County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 14,549. It is the 12th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carbon County is 40.4 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carbon County is $66,721. This is 11% lower than the state median of $74,815. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 60% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $214,500. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $285,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Carbon County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (1.3% vs 0.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (18.0% vs 10.4%).

Education

22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 29.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.2%.