Carbon County

As of the 2020 U.S Census, Carbon County, Wyoming, had a population of 14,537. The racial composition was 87.1% White, 2.1% Native American, 1.0% Black or African American, 0.9% Asian, and 6.5% from two or more races. The Hispanic or Latino population was 17.0%. The median household income was $60,405, and about 9.5% of the population was below the poverty line. The county covers an area of 7,964 square miles, making it sparsely populated with a density of approximately 1.8 people per square mile.

As of the most recent data, Carbon County, WY has a median home value of approximately $190,000. The median household income is around $62,000. Rental prices average $750 per month for a two-bedroom apartment. The county's homeownership rate is about 68%. Housing stock varies, with about 30% of homes built before 1940 and new homes continually being developed. The vacancy rate for housing units is near 15%, reflecting a mix of seasonal and permanent residence patterns.

Carbon County, WY, conducts elections for various local, state, and federal positions. In the 2022 general election, voter turnout was significant, with 4,653 ballots cast from a registered voter base of approximately 6,500. Major local offices included the County Commissioners—Sue Jones, John Espy, and Travis Moore ran for these positions.

For state offices, local voters participated in electing Wyoming's Governor—with candidates including incumbent Mark Gordon (Republican) and Theresa Livingston (Democrat). Additionally, Carbon County selected its representation for the State Legislature, including House Districts 47 and 15.

Federal elections included voting for Wyoming’s lone congressional seat. Incumbent Liz Cheney (Republican) faced challengers Harriet Hageman (Republican) and Lynnette Grey Bull (Democrat). The detailed results and candidate information can be found on the Carbon County Elections website or by contacting the County Clerk’s office.

Carbon County, Wyoming has a high school graduation rate of approximately 92.3%, which is above the national average of about 88%. However, when it comes to higher education, only around 17.3% of its population holds a bachelor's degree or higher. This is lower than the national average of 33.1% and the Wyoming state average of 27.7%.

Similarly, the percentage of individuals with some college but no degree stands at around 27%, compared to the national average of 21%. Overall, while Carbon County does relatively well in high school graduations, it lags behind both state and national levels in higher education attainment.

As of the most recent data, Carbon County, Wyoming has a labor force of approximately 7,000 individuals with an unemployment rate of around 5.9%, higher than the national average of approximately 3.8% and the state average of 4.5%.

Key industries in Carbon County include mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, which employ about 17% of the workforce—significantly higher compared to the national average of 0.5% and the state average of 6.5%. Other top industries are healthcare and social assistance (13%), retail trade (12%), and accommodation and food services (11%).

The prominence of the mining sector, especially coal and renewable energy sector developments, like wind farms, sets Carbon County apart from broader trends observed at the national and state levels, where these sectors play a less significant role.

As of the latest available data, Carbon County, Wyoming, has an average household income of approximately $64,000. In comparison, the average household income in Wyoming is around $73,000, and the national average is approximately $75,000. This indicates that Carbon County's average income is below both the state and national averages.

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The data suggests that Carbon County residents typically earn less than the average Wyoming resident and the average American household.

As of recent data, Carbon County, WY has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. The violent crime rate is approximately 2.5 incidents per 1,000 residents, while the property crime rate is around 17 incidents per 1,000 residents.

Crime Statistics Table

These figures illustrate that Carbon County has a higher incidence of property crimes compared to violent crimes, akin to national trends in rural areas.