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Carbon County, Wyoming
Carbon County, Wyoming. Carbon County had 14,013 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.6% since 2020, while Wyoming grew 2.1%. It holds 12 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 56007.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,013
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,537 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,463
Median household income
$70,511
±$8,400 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $76,176
Median home value
$222,700
±$13,281 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $309,700
Median gross rent
$842
±$190 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $992
How many people live in Carbon County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 14,537 residents in Carbon County. The Census Bureau estimates 14,013 for July 1, 2025, down 3.6% since 2020, while Wyoming grew 2.1%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 14,463 over 7,898 square miles of land.
| Measure | Carbon County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,463 | 582,397 | −784 |
| Households | 6,116±224 | 243,318 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.27±0.08 | 2.34 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,236±28 | 277,141 | −567 |
Carbon County's population since 2000
From 15,639 in 2000 to 14,013 in 2025: down 10.4%. 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 12 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Rawlins with 7,745 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Rawlins | 8,221 | $64,773 |
|---|---|---|
| SaratogaGEOID 5668685 | 1,702 | $85,234 |
| HannaGEOID 5635335 | 683 | $75,540 |
| Encampment | 452 | $54,668 |
| Baggs | 411 | $56,917 |
| Sinclair | 374 | $91,250 |
| Medicine BowGEOID 5651575 | 245 | $72,500 |
| Elk MountainGEOID 5624025 | 150 | $66,250 |
| DixonGEOID 5620690 | 74 | $73,594 |
| RiversideGEOID 5666075 | 66 | not published |
| ArlingtonGEOID 5603245 | 37 | not published |
| Ryan ParkGEOID 5667670 | 33 | 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 40.6 years old; 22.4% are under 18 and 19.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.3%. 4.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Carbon County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6±0.8 | 39.1 | +2.0 |
| Under 18 years | 22.4%±0.4 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.1%±0.6 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.3% | 10.7% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.4%±1.2 pts | 81.4% | −1.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | +0.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9%±1.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.2%±1.3 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.3%±1.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±1.5 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 15.2%±2.3 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.2%±3.4 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.7%±2.2 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.4%±3.7 pts | 30.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.9%±2.1 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.7%±1.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 6,116 households earn less than $70,511 a year (±$8,400), against $76,176 in Wyoming. In 2015-2019 it was $74,040 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Carbon County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,511±$8,400 | $76,176 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,259±$7,091 | $100,641 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,791±$2,482 | $42,668 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.2%±2.9 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.0%±4.6 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.6%±1.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.6%±2.7 pts | 89.4% | – |
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 76.3% of Carbon County's occupied homes and renters 23.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $222,700 by its owner (±$13,281). The median renter pays $842 a month including utilities, and 25.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Carbon County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $222,700±$13,281 | $309,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $842±$190 | $992 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.6%±10.6 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,450±$88 | $1,754 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.3%±4.0 pts | 71.8% | +6.7 pts |
| Housing units | 8,236±28 | 277,141 | −567 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.5%±1.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 19.5%±8.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.2%±3.2 pts | 67.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.4%±2.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.1%±2.8 pts | 10.8% | – |
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 30 new housing units across Carbon County in 2025 (30 single-family), 2.1 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?
75.4% of Carbon County's workers drive alone and 6.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Carbon County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.9%±3.2 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±2.6 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.4%±4.7 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.1%±3.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.1%±0.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.7%±2.4 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.4 min±2.1 | 18.8 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 $55,887 (Tract 9677) to $93,351 (Tract 9680).
| Tract 967656007967600 | 2,096±318 | $71,681 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 967756007967700 | 3,879±402 | $55,887 |
| Tract 967856007967800 | 3,845±395 | $79,340 |
| Tract 968056007968000 | 3,117±369 | $93,351 |
| Tract 968156007968100 | 1,526±254 | $63,214 |
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 Wyoming's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 12th of 23 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 22nd of 23 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st of 23 |
| Median household income | 14th of 23 |
| Median home value | 19th of 23 |
| Median gross rent | 17th of 23 |
| Poverty rate | 7th of 23 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14th of 23 |
| Median age | 15th of 23 |
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.