City

Carbon, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Adams County  ·  Iowa

👥46Population
🎂68.5Median Age
🎓8.1%College Grads▼ 79% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.0% Female 37.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Hispanic: 4.4%Race
White95.7%
Hispanic4.4%

Age Breakdown

45–64
41%
65+
28%

Key Indicators

Median Age68.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.64
Below Poverty28.3% ▲ 183% above avg
College Grads8.1% ▼ 79% below avg
HS Graduate32 (86.5%)
Associates2 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree3 (8.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 86.5%Associates: 5.4%Graduate: 8.1%Edu
HS Grad86.5%
Associates5.4%
Graduate8.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.9%Renter: 7.1%Tenure
Owner92.9%
Renter7.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
54%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%

Financials

Total Housing Units39
Vacant Units11

Income Distribution

Under $25k
52%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
33%
$100k–$150k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
73%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
16%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
73%
About Carbon, IA

Carbon is a city in Iowa, located in Adams County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 46 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 68.5 years.

The population of Carbon is less-educated. 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.65%).

Carbon, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

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