Census Bureau data for Carbondale city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Carbondale city
- What is the median household income in Carbondale city?
- The median household income in Carbondale city is $67,578 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Carbondale city?
- The poverty rate in Carbondale city is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Carbondale city?
- $112,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Carbondale city?
- The median gross rent in Carbondale city is $606 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Carbondale city residents have a college degree?
- 18.8% of adults in Carbondale city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,361
Median Income
$67,578
Median Home Value
$112,300
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.7%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$21,596 (+47%)
Home Value:
+$32,400 (+40.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-5.4 pp (-40%)
Bachelor's+:
+7.7 pp (+69.4%)
Unemployment:
-6.2 pp (-89.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,361
Median Age
34.0
Female
50.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 81.3%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 11.6%
Other 1.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$67,578
±$18,964
-$5,061 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$80,972
Median Family Income
$85,625
Poverty Rate
8.1%
+0.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
13.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
11.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
29.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.6%
$10–15k
8.9%
$15–25k
5.4%
$25–35k
5.4%
$35–50k
14.8%
$50–75k
15.0%
$75–100k
18.8%
$100–150k
16.9%
$150–200k
3.5%
$200k+
5.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
590
Owner-Occupied
68.2%
Renter-Occupied
31.8%
Vacancy Rate
2.5%
Median Home Value
$112,300
-$91,100 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$606
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
7.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
48.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
9.4%
$50–100k
32.7%
$100–200k
40.8%
$200–300k
1.5%
$300–500k
1.5%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
21.1%
$500–1k
67.1%
$1–1.5k
6.2%
$1.5–2k
1.9%
$2.5–3.5k
3.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.9%
1 vehicle
35.3%
2 vehicles
37.7%
3+
22.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
77.6%
Single-fam. att.
0.3%
2–4 units
4.2%
5–19 units
2.2%
20+ units
2.7%
Mobile home
3.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
12.7%
1940–1969
2.5%
1970–1999
39.0%
2000–2009
9.3%
2010+
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
89.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
18.8%
-16.4 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
5.6%
Some College / Associate
20.1%
Less Than High School
3.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
71.7%
Unemployment Rate
0.7%
-3.2 pp vs. state
Work from Home
12.0%
Self-Employed
2.3%
Government Workers
22.7%
Private For-Profit
74.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
33.4%
Transportation
12.4%
Retail
9.5%
Prof. Services
8.9%
Public Admin
8.1%
Finance
6.9%
Manufacturing
5.8%
Construction
5.8%
Information
3.7%
Wholesale
2.1%
Arts/Entmt.
1.4%
Occupation
Management
38.6%
Food Prep
17.4%
Sales
16.8%
Production
14.8%
Construction
12.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.2 min
Drove Alone
73.2%
Carpool
10.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
12.0%
Walked
3.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
575
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
45.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.3%
5–9
9.6%
10–14
8.6%
15–19
6.8%
20–24
6.7%
25–34
15.4%
35–44
14.0%
45–54
7.9%
55–64
6.5%
65–74
6.1%
75–84
7.3%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 28.4%
Working age (18–64): 71.6%
65 and over: 14.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.8%
Naturalized Citizen
24.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.8%
With a Disability
17.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.7%
Uninsured
6.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
92.9%
Has a Computer
94.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023