Carbon County, Wyoming's estimated 2024 population is 14,130 with a growth rate of -1.42% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Carbon County, Wyoming is the 12th largest county in Wyoming. The 2010 population was 15,849 and has seen a growth of -10.85% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,110 | -204 | -1.53% |
| 2028 | 13,314 | -204 | -1.51% |
| 2027 | 13,518 | -204 | -1.49% |
| 2026 | 13,722 | -204 | -1.46% |
| 2025 | 13,926 | -204 | -1.44% |
| 2024 | 14,130 | -204 | -1.42% |
| 2023 | 14,334 | -204 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 14,538 | -176 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 14,714 | 205 | 1.41% |
| 2020 | 14,509 | -323 | -2.18% |
| 2019 | 14,832 | -9 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 14,841 | -420 | -2.75% |
| 2017 | 15,261 | -458 | -2.91% |
| 2016 | 15,719 | 89 | 0.57% |
| 2015 | 15,630 | -259 | -1.63% |
| 2014 | 15,889 | 40 | 0.25% |
| 2013 | 15,849 | 130 | 0.83% |
| 2012 | 15,719 | -123 | -0.78% |
| 2011 | 15,842 | -7 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 15,849 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 16,659 | -5,237 | -23.92% |
| 1980 | 21,896 | 8,542 | 63.97% |
| 1970 | 13,354 | -1,583 | -10.6% |
| 1960 | 14,937 | -805 | -5.11% |
| 1950 | 15,742 | 3,098 | 24.5% |
| 1940 | 12,644 | 1,253 | 11% |
| 1930 | 11,391 | 1,866 | 19.59% |
| 1920 | 9,525 | -1,757 | -15.57% |
| 1910 | 11,282 | 1,693 | 17.66% |
| 1900 | 9,589 | 2,732 | 39.84% |
| 1890 | 6,857 | 3,419 | 99.45% |
| 1880 | 3,438 | 2,070 | 151.32% |
| 1870 | 1,368 | -11,742 | -89.57% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,585 | 86.15% |
| Two or more races | 942 | 6.45% |
| Other race | 571 | 3.91% |
| Native American | 231 | 1.58% |
| Black or African American | 205 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,847 | 2.39 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Married | 2,980 | 2.96 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Non Family | 1,993 | 1.15 | 68 | 32 |
| Female | 540 | 3.78 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Male | 334 | 2.59 | 76 | 24 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
72.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 675 | 6.65% |
| Associates Degree | 927 | 9.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,639 | 16.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 498 | 4.91% |
| High School Graduate | 3,781 | 37.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 329 | 3.24% |
| Some College | 2,297 | 22.64% |
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 | 8,229 | 7,573 | 1,971 |
| Hispanic | 1,497 | 1,165 | 63 |
| 2+ Races | 553 | 452 | 68 |
| Other Race | 293 | 193 | 2 |
| Native American | 157 | 154 | 19 |
| Black | 94 | 92 | 3 |
| Asian | 60 | 51 | 40 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 98.09%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,086 | $72,917 | $49,402 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,375 | $67,063 | $69,063 |
| High School Graduate | $38,659 | $53,381 | $27,137 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,931 | $35,078 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,200 | $56,420 | $31,077 |
| Some College | $40,955 | $57,850 | $28,803 |
$45,200
Average Earnings
$56,420
Average Male
$31,077
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.46% of Carbon County, Wyoming residents speak only English, while 11.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,720 | 1,320 | 12.31% |
| Hispanic | 2,626 | 506 | 19.27% |
| Other | 558 | 133 | 23.84% |
| Multiple | 908 | 92 | 10.13% |
| Black | 178 | 74 | 41.57% |
| Native | 196 | 26 | 13.27% |
13.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.87%
Male Poverty Rate
15.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carbon County, Wyoming is Black, with 41.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carbon County, Wyoming is Multiple, with 10.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.19% |
| High School | 12.83% |
| Some College | 7.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.69% |
| Male Employed | 5.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,833 | $88,975 |
| Households | $65,196 | $80,524 |
| Married Families | $85,107 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,813 | $57,996 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
54.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
926
Number of Veterans
872
Male Veterans
54
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 363 |
| Second Gulf War | 240 |
| First Gulf War | 110 |
| Korea | 21 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 248 |
| 35 to 54 | 214 |
| 75+ | 214 |
| 18 to 34 | 138 |
| 55 to 64 | 112 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 846 | 8.53% |
| Hispanic | 100 | 5.33% |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 6.89% |
| Native American | 34 | 16.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
42.62%
Born in Carbon County, Wyoming
96.03%
Native Born
3.97%
Foreign Born
3.11%
Non Citizen
0.86%
Naturalized
96.03% of Carbon County, Wyoming residents were born in the United States, with 42.62% having been born in Wyoming. 3.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.