Carbon County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Name: Carbon County, Wyoming Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Carbon County, Wyoming has a population of 14,463, the 12th most populous county in Wyoming. The median household income is $70,511 and the median home value is $222,700. The poverty rate is 12.2%.

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

Carbon County Quick Facts

Population 14,463

Median Household Income $70,511

Median Home Value $222,700

Poverty Rate 12.2%

Unemployment Rate 5.0%

Median Age 40.6 years

Homeownership Rate 76.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.3%

High School Graduation 90.7%

Cities/Places 12

Population 14,463 12th of 23

Median Income $70,511 7% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.2%

Unemployment 5.0%

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	14,549	14,463	-0.6%
Median household income	$66,721	$70,511	+5.7%
Median home value	$214,500	$222,700	+3.8%

Median Household Income

Carbon

$70,511

$76,176

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Carbon

$222,700

$309,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.5%

$25K-$50K 16.9%

$50K-$100K 31.9%

$100K+ 34.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.6%

$10K-$15K

5.9%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

2.8%

$35K-$40K

4.6%

$40K-$45K

1.3%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

10.7%

$60K-$75K

8.4%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

10.1%

$125K-$150K

6.4%

$150K-$200K

11.1%

$200K+

7.0%

Employment

5.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7%|National: 5.2%

58.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.3%

Renter 23.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $842/mo 14.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.4%

18-34

20.7%

35-54

25.1%

55-74

24.2%

75+

7.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 32 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Carbon County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Rawlins	8,129	$64,773	15.4%	$217,100
Saratoga	1,740	$85,234	2.9%	$296,400
Hanna	789	$75,540	6.1%	$123,000
Encampment	466	$54,668	10.3%	$231,900
Baggs	443	$56,917	6.3%	$172,200
Medicine Bow	442	$72,500	13.4%	$74,600
Sinclair	362	$91,250	1.1%	$209,700
Dixon	267	$73,594	50.6%	$119,400
Elk Mountain	99	$66,250	0.0%	$228,000
Riverside	59	N/A	11.9%	N/A
Arlington	29	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Ryan Park	13	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Carbon County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 14,463. It is the 12th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carbon County is 40.6 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carbon County is $70,511. This is 7% lower than the state median of $76,176. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $222,700. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $309,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 71.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Carbon County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (1.4% vs 0.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (18.3% vs 10.7%). The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 30.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.7%.

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 Wyoming 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, Wyoming?

Carbon County has a population of 14,463, making it the 12th most populous county in Wyoming.

What is the median income in Carbon County?

The median household income in Carbon County is $70,511 with a poverty rate of 12.2%.

How many cities are in Carbon County, Wyoming?

Carbon County contains 12 Census-designated places.