Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Carbon, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

280

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.4%200

Hispanic/Latino

21.1%59

Two or More

6.1%17

Asian

1.4%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%11

High School Diploma

33.3%65

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%13

Some College (1+ yr)

21%41

Associate's Degree

6.7%13

Bachelor's Degree

8.2%16

Master's Degree

0.5%1

HS or Higher

82.1%

BA or Higher

8.7%

Graduate+

0.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$84,500

Median Renti

$1,571

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.5%92

Renter-Occupied

11.5%12

Total Units

144

Homeownership

88.5%

Vacancy Rate

27.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

23.9%22

$50K–$100K

32.6%30

$100K–$150K

13%12

$150K–$200K

27.2%25

$200K–$300K

2.2%2

$1M+

1.1%1

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

18.1%26

2010–2019

2.1%3

2000–2009

1.4%2

1990–1999

8.3%12

1980–1989

23.6%34

1970–1979

7.6%11

1960–1969

2.1%3

1950–1959

6.2%9

1940–1949

12.5%18

1939 or earlier

18.1%26

Heating Fuel

Electricity

74%77

Utility Gas

16.3%17

Bottled/LP Gas

9.6%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,500

Mean Household Incomei

$91,450

Per Capita Incomei

$38,045

Poverty Ratei

6.4%

Unemploymenti

0.8%

Labor Forcei

126

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%3

$10K–$15K

3.8%4

$15K–$20K

1%1

$20K–$25K

4.8%5

$25K–$30K

3.8%4

$35K–$40K

1%1

$45K–$50K

3.8%4

$50K–$60K

9.6%10

$60K–$75K

13.5%14

$75K–$100K

19.2%20

$100K–$125K

6.7%7

$125K–$150K

4.8%5

$150K–$200K

25%26

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

186.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

123

Avg. Commutei

35.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

33(15.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.4%Insured

14.6%Uninsured