Carbon County, Pennsylvania

Total Population: 65,191

County Seat: Jim Thorpe

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Median Home Value

$193,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$67,877

Across all households

Median Age

46.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)88.8%
Hispanic or Latino6.4%
Two or More Races2.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

19.1%

65 Years and Over

22.1%

Male

50.2%

Female

49.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.0%

No Health Insurance

5.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$67,877

Mean Household Income

$85,885

Per Capita Income

$36,380

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$193,700

Median Rent

$975/mo

Total Housing Units

34,299

Owner-Occupied

77.2%

Renter-Occupied

22.8%

Vacancy Rate

21.0%

Married Couple Households

44.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

12.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.8%

Average Household Size

2.37

Broadband Internet Access

87.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 42025.