In Carbon, Montana, the median home price is $505,832; median household income is $80,261; the population is 11,116; schools rate 5.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 186.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 29.6 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Carbon at a glance
Population
11,116
Median Household Income
$80,261
Typical Home Value
$505,832
School District Rating
5.8
Violent Crime Rate
186.3
Avg Commute Time
29.6
About Carbon
Carbon has a population of 11,116. The median home value is $505,832, 8% above the Montana median. Median household income is $80,261 (11% above the Montana median). The most populated towns are Red Lodge, Joliet, and Fromberg-Bridger.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Carbon
5 towns, by population.
Carbon at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Carbon?
- Carbon has a population of 11,116 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Carbon?
- The median home value in Carbon is $505,832. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Carbon?
- Median household income in Carbon is $80,261 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Carbon in?
- Carbon is in Montana.
- How many towns are in Carbon?
- Carbon contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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