Carbon County's 2026 population is estimated at 20,625, reflecting a 0.03% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Carbon County is the 16th largest county in Utah. The 2010 population was 21,403 and has grown -3.64% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.6 years
Female: 39.2 years
Male: 37.6 years
There are 15,339 adults, (3,979 of whom are seniors) in Carbon County.
Female: 10,233 (49.9%)
Male: 10,284 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Carbon County includes 87.59% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,971 | 87.59% |
| Two or more races | 1,698 | 8.28% |
| Other race | 442 | 2.15% |
| Black or African American | 167 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 115 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 73 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.25% |
Carbon County 's average per capita income is $44,052. Household income levels show a median of $58,377. The poverty rate stands at 17.01%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,200 | - |
| Families | $75,540 | $90,823 |
| Households | $58,377 | $75,548 |
| Non Families | $34,495 | $45,194 |
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