County · Utah
Carbon County, Utah
Carbon County, Utah. Carbon County had 20,680 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than Utah (+8.2%). It holds 10 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 5 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 49007.
Carbon County is the county of the Price, UT micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
20,680
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,412 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,517
Median household income
$58,377
±$3,587 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166
Median home value
$228,500
±$9,715 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400
Median gross rent
$870
±$42 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496
How many people live in Carbon County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 20,412 residents in Carbon County. The Census Bureau estimates 20,680 for July 1, 2025, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than Utah (+8.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 20,517 over 1,479 square miles of land.
| Measure | Carbon County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,517 | 3,392,331 | +209 |
| Households | 8,123±231 | 1,124,822 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.07 | 2.97 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,669±24 | 1,223,468 | −159 |
Carbon County's population since 2000
From 20,422 in 2000 to 20,680 in 2025: up 1.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Carbon County?
Carbon County holds 10 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Price with 8,368 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Price | 8,216 | $53,203 |
|---|---|---|
| Helper | 2,112 | $56,875 |
| Wellington | 1,605 | $61,466 |
| East Carbon | 1,556 | $37,991 |
| Carbonville | 1,383 | $67,193 |
| West WoodGEOID 4983730 | 1,066 | $86,583 |
| Spring GlenGEOID 4972060 | 1,054 | $52,386 |
| KenilworthGEOID 4941020 | 200 | not published |
| ScofieldGEOID 4967990 | 26 | not published |
| Clear CreekGEOID 4913740 | 12 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Carbon County?
The median resident of Carbon County is 38.6 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 19.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.3%. 1.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Carbon County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6±0.7 | 32.0 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 25.2%±0.1 pts | 27.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.4%±0.4 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.3% | 15.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.9%±0.6 pts | 74.7% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9%±0.5 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.0%±1.1 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9%±0.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| With a disability | 19.2%±1.9 pts | 10.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2%±1.4 pts | 8.4% | −3.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.5%±1.6 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.8%±2.3 pts | 37.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6%±1.3 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Carbon County earn?
Half of Carbon County's 8,123 households earn less than $58,377 a year (±$3,587), against $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 the median was $62,960 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $4,583 after inflation. 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Carbon County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,377±$3,587 | $95,166 | −$4,583 |
| Mean household income | $75,548±$4,351 | $121,376 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,960±$1,850 | $40,873 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.0%±3.1 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.9%±7.1 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.0%±2.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.1%±3.3 pts | 93.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Carbon County?
Owners occupy 67.9% of Carbon County's occupied homes and renters 32.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $228,500 by its owner (±$9,715). The median renter pays $870 a month including utilities, and 35.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Carbon County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $228,500±$9,715 | $489,400 | +$55,218 |
| Median gross rent | $870±$42 | $1,496 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.5%±7.2 pts | 37.1% | −10.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,264±$90 | $2,009 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.9%±3.1 pts | 70.2% | −5.8 pts |
| Housing units | 9,669±24 | 1,223,468 | −159 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7%±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.7%±2.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.4%±2.6 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.5%±1.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.9%±2.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Carbon County building?
Builders took permits for 45 new housing units across Carbon County in 2025 (45 single-family), 2.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Carbon County get to work?
77.5% of Carbon County's workers drive alone and 6.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Carbon County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.7%±2.7 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9%±1.7 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.5%±3.0 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.3%±2.9 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.3%±1.6 pts | 17.6% | +2.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.5 min±1.7 | 22.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Carbon County's census tracts?
Carbon County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $42,546 (Tract 3) to $76,023 (Tract 1).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Carbon County compare with Utah's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 15th of 29 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 26th of 29 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th of 29 |
| Median household income | 28th of 29 |
| Median home value | 27th of 29 |
| Median gross rent | 25th of 29 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 29 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25th of 29 |
| Median age | 10th of 29 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Carbon County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.