Carbondale is a town located in Garfield County Colorado. Carbondale has a 2024 population of 6,793. Carbondale is currently growing at a rate of 1.27% annually and its population has increased by 5.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,453 in 2020.
The average household income in Carbondale is $123,371 with a poverty rate of 13.17%. The median age in Carbondale is 42 years: 42.9 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carbondale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,555 | 85.5% |
| Two or more races | 549 | 8.45% |
| Other race | 242 | 3.72% |
| Asian | 69 | 1.06% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.55% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.22% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,780 | 2.28 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Married | 1,295 | 2.72 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Non Family | 1,244 | 1.73 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Male | 145 | 2.57 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
| Female | 96 | 3.05 | 25 | 75 |
2.62
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
63.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 241 | 4.58% |
| Associates Degree | 310 | 5.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,945 | 36.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,062 | 20.17% |
| High School Graduate | 535 | 10.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 119 | 2.26% |
| Some College | 1,054 | 20.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,219 | 4,080 | 2,699 |
| Hispanic | 784 | 597 | 248 |
| 2+ Races | 311 | 271 | 143 |
| Other Race | 169 | 94 | 13 |
| Asian | 51 | 29 | 5 |
| Native American | 36 | 36 | 1 |
| Black | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,477 | $77,656 | $44,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,875 | $86,542 | $59,069 |
| High School Graduate | $22,357 | $20,893 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $2,499 | $24,063 |
| Overall | $48,207 | $49,558 | $43,646 |
| Some College | $33,433 | $34,947 | $0 |
$48,207
Average Earnings
$49,558
Average Male
$43,646
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.94% of Carbondale residents speak only English, while 19.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,951 | 641 | 12.95% |
| Hispanic | 1,100 | 97 | 8.82% |
| Asian | 69 | 64 | 92.75% |
| Native | 36 | 35 | 97.22% |
| Black | 32 | 8 | 25% |
| Multiple | 549 | 5 | 0.91% |
13.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.6%
Male Poverty Rate
11.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carbondale is Native, with 97.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carbondale is Multiple, with 0.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.57% |
| High School | 28.05% |
| Some College | 21.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 14.33% |
| Female Employed | 10.79% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,363 | $159,242 |
| Households | $92,083 | $123,371 |
| Married Families | $132,330 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,979 | $76,818 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
162
Number of Veterans
156
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Korea | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 79 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 148 | 3.04% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 3.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.6%
Labor Force Participation
77.7%
Employment Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
27.43%
Born in Carbondale
84.84%
Native Born
15.16%
Foreign Born
10.11%
Non Citizen
5.05%
Naturalized
84.84% of Carbondale residents were born in the United States, with 27.43% having been born in Colorado. 10.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,218 | 85 | 1.19% |
| 2028 | 7,133 | 85 | 1.21% |
| 2027 | 7,048 | 85 | 1.22% |
| 2026 | 6,963 | 85 | 1.24% |
| 2025 | 6,878 | 85 | 1.25% |
| 2024 | 6,793 | 85 | 1.27% |
| 2023 | 6,708 | 73 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 6,635 | 151 | 2.33% |
| 2021 | 6,484 | 31 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 6,453 | -231 | -3.46% |
| 2019 | 6,684 | 5 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 6,679 | 69 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 6,610 | -8 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 6,618 | 97 | 1.49% |
| 2015 | 6,521 | 42 | 0.65% |
| 2014 | 6,479 | -7 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 6,486 | 18 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 6,468 | 70 | 1.09% |
| 2011 | 6,398 | -21 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 6,419 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,196 | 2,192 | 72.97% |
| 1990 | 3,004 | -4,214 | -58.38% |