Carbon County, UT Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Carbon County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,790 | 3,354,668 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 14.0 | 39.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.20% | 1.74% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.0 | 32.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,022 | 1,094,541 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Carbon County grew by 4.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 20,446 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Carbon County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Carbon County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,992 | $92,351 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 1.95% | 5.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Carbon County is about 40% lower than in Utah.
Housing
| Metric | Carbon County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $348,327 | $457,939 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $828 | $1,405 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.1% | 70.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Carbon County is about 35.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $828 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Carbon County spend about 25 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 106 hours, about 4.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Carbon County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.7 | 18.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 25.4 | 37.7 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 106 | 157 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,286 | $4,868 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 16.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,340 | 7,410 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 505 | 1,192 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Utah:
Garfield County (6.8 min), Daggett County (8.4 min), Beaver County (8.6 min).
Slowest:
Tooele County (30.9 min), Piute County (30.6 min), Morgan County (25.1 min).
The average commute time in Carbon County is 13 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Utah.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Carbon County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Carbon County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% | 31.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | 2.99 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Utah:
Summit County (0.4), Morgan County (0.3), Wasatch County (0.3).
Lowest:
Daggett County (0.2), Uintah County (0.2), Duchesne County (0.2).
Health
Carbon County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Carbon County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.6 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.8% | 13.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.3% | 11.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Utah:
Summit County (0.8), Utah County (0.8), Cache County (0.8).
Lowest:
San Juan County (0.8), Piute County (0.8), Uintah County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carbon County, Utah.
What is the population of Carbon County, Utah?
The population of Carbon County, Utah is 20,790, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Carbon County, Utah?
The population density of Carbon County, Utah is 14.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Carbon County, Utah?
The median household income in Carbon County, Utah is $54,992, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Carbon County, Utah?
The median home price in Carbon County, Utah is $348,327, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Carbon County, Utah?
The unemployment rate in Carbon County, Utah is 5.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.