Carbon is a town located in Eastland County Texas. Carbon has a 2024 population of 290. Carbon is currently growing at a rate of 1.05% annually and its population has increased by 4.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 278 in 2020.
The average household income in Carbon is $79,834 with a poverty rate of 12.89%. The median age in Carbon is 40.9 years: 50.3 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carbon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 219 | 76.31% |
| Two or more races | 68 | 23.69% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 112 | 2.56 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Married | 59 | 3.68 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Non Family | 39 | 1.03 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Male | 8 | 1.88 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 6 | 2.5 | 50 | 50 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
83.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 11.82% |
| Associates Degree | 26 | 12.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24 | 11.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 1 | 0.49% |
| High School Graduate | 93 | 45.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 8.87% |
| Some College | 17 | 8.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 141 | 135 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 55 | 19 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 14 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.74%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 16.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,250 | $71,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,625 | $34,875 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,417 | $45,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,750 | $43,000 | $0 |
| Some College | $36,250 | $0 | $50,417 |
$42,750
Average Earnings
$43,000
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.55% of Carbon residents speak only English, while 35.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 35.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 109 | 23 | 21.1% |
| White | 168 | 14 | 8.33% |
12.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.09%
Male Poverty Rate
17.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carbon is Hispanic, with 21.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carbon is White, with 8.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16% |
| High School | 7.53% |
| Some College | 2.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 8.22% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,406 | $85,627 |
| Households | $55,833 | $79,834 |
| Married Families | $67,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,375 | $68,338 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.9%
Male Marriage Rate
66.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
36
Number of Veterans
36
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 20.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.8%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.22%
Born in Carbon
88.5%
Native Born
11.5%
Foreign Born
9.06%
Non Citizen
2.44%
Naturalized
88.5% of Carbon residents were born in the United States, with 74.22% having been born in Texas. 9.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 305 | 3 | 0.99% |
| 2028 | 302 | 3 | 1% |
| 2027 | 299 | 3 | 1.01% |
| 2026 | 296 | 3 | 1.02% |
| 2025 | 293 | 3 | 1.03% |
| 2024 | 290 | 3 | 1.05% |
| 2023 | 287 | 3 | 1.06% |
| 2022 | 284 | 2 | 0.71% |
| 2021 | 282 | 4 | 1.44% |
| 2020 | 278 | 5 | 1.83% |
| 2019 | 273 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 273 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 273 | 2 | 0.74% |
| 2016 | 271 | 2 | 0.74% |
| 2015 | 269 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 269 | -1 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 270 | -3 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 273 | -1 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 274 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 274 | 0 | 0% |