Carbon County , Pennsylvania

Population: 65,191 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $67,877 Home $193,700 Rent $975/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 65,191 residents, Carbon County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Pennsylvania and neighboring counties alike.

$67,877
Median Income
household
$193,700
Home Value
median
$975/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $67,877
Per Capita Income $36,380
Poverty Rate 12.1%
Median Home Value $193,700
Median Gross Rent $975/mo
Owner Occupied 77.2%
Renter Occupied 22.8%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 65,191
Median Age 46.3 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 18.3%

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 59.4  ·  59th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
37.88
🌀 Hurricane
73.13
🔥 Wildfire
41.35
❄️ Winter Storm
78.71
🌍 Earthquake
46.60

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