In Carbon, Utah, the median home price is $284,470, compared with the Utah median of $546,825; median household income is $58,377; the population is 20,517; schools rate 5.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 235.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Carbon at a glance
Population
20,517
Median Household Income
$58,377
Typical Home Value
$284,470
School District Rating
5.7
Violent Crime Rate
235.3
Avg Commute Time
19.5
About Carbon
Carbon has a population of 20,517. The median home value is $284,470, 48% below the Utah median. Median household income is $58,377 (39% below the Utah median). The most populated towns are Price, Helper, and East Carbon.
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
3 towns, by population.
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Carbon at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Carbon?
- Carbon has a population of 20,517 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Carbon?
- The median home value in Carbon is $284,470. 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 $58,377 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Carbon in?
- Carbon is in Utah.
- How many towns are in Carbon?
- Carbon contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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