Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Carbondale, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,637

Median Agei

43.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.5%4,815

Hispanic/Latino

21.1%1,399

Two or More

3.3%217

Asian

1.6%108

Black

1.3%85

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%66

High School Diploma

5.7%290

Some College (<1 yr)

6%304

Some College (1+ yr)

15.9%812

Associate's Degree

5.7%292

Bachelor's Degree

30.9%1,576

Master's Degree

15.7%799

Professional Degree

5%255

Doctorate

1.5%76

HS or Higher

87.6%

BA or Higher

53%

Graduate+

22.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$900,600

Median Renti

$2,167

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.7%1,794

Renter-Occupied

36.3%1,022

Total Units

2,956

Homeownership

63.7%

Vacancy Rate

4.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%14

$50K–$100K

1.7%31

$200K–$300K

6.6%118

$300K–$500K

8.1%146

$500K–$1M

42%753

$1M+

40.8%732

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

113

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

217

$2,000+

568

Year Built

2020 or later

3.9%115

2010–2019

14.8%438

2000–2009

18.6%549

1990–1999

22%651

1980–1989

16.2%478

1970–1979

16.6%491

1960–1969

3.3%97

1939 or earlier

4.6%137

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.2%1,921

Electricity

27.3%768

Solar

1.7%48

Wood

1.2%34

Other

0.9%24

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$108,324

Mean Household Incomei

$130,570

Per Capita Incomei

$56,354

Poverty Ratei

10.4%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

4,166

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%76

$10K–$15K

1.3%37

$15K–$20K

4.7%131

$20K–$25K

3.5%98

$25K–$30K

0.5%14

$30K–$35K

2.3%66

$35K–$40K

0.7%19

$40K–$45K

2.7%75

$45K–$50K

3.1%88

$50K–$60K

3.2%90

$60K–$75K

11.2%314

$75K–$100K

8.3%233

$100K–$125K

13.7%386

$125K–$150K

8.8%249

$150K–$200K

16.1%453

$200K+

17.3%487

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

106

Avg. Tenant Renti

$362/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers12 homes83% occupied$428/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

202/PRAC61 homes98% occupied$349/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $108,324/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

78.7%

Very low income$32K–$54K/yr

19.8%

Low income$54K–$87K/yr

1.5%

Who Receives This Housing

66.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6.9% of subsidized households are minority

7.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

88% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,00115.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

479

United Kingdom

122

China

Canada

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,988

Avg. Commutei

27.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,020

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

150(2.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.8%Insured

11.2%Uninsured