Carbondale SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Carbondale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Carbondale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Carbondale is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Carbondale is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Carbondale is $146,867.
The median income in Carbondale is $47,716.
Carbondale's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Carbondale Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Carbondale | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 59 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Carbondale, PA Weather
The average high in Carbondale is 57.0° and the average low is 36.6°.
There are 78.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.8 inches of precipitation each year with 66.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Carbondale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 66.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Carbondale Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Carbondale
The current population in Carbondale is 8,789. The population has decreased 2.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,789 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 8,820 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 8,818 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 8,828 | 4.6% |
| 2020 | 8,438 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 8,471 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 8,565 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 8,625 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 8,707 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 8,773 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 8,843 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 8,880 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 8,903 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 8,963 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 9,002 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Carbondale
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Carbondale is:
80.2% White with 7,053 White residents.
2.2% African American with 195 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 31 Other residents.
6.3% Two Or More with 556 Two Or More residents.
10.9% Hispanic with 954 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Carbondale | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.2% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.2% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.3% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.9% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Carbondale
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Carbondale is 48.4% female with 4,251 female residents.
Carbondale is 51.6% male with 4,538 male residents.
| Gender | Carbondale | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Carbondale for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Carbondale completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Carbondale completed 9-12th grade.
42.0% of adults in Carbondale completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Carbondale completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Carbondale completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Carbondale completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Carbondale completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Carbondale completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Carbondale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Carbondale | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 42.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Carbondale, Pennsylvania
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7.7% of households in Carbondale earn Less than $10,000.
9.1% of households in Carbondale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.8% of households in Carbondale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.1% of households in Carbondale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.6% of households in Carbondale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.2% of households in Carbondale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.6% of households in Carbondale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.4% of households in Carbondale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.4% of households in Carbondale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.2% of households in Carbondale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Carbondale | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.1% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.8% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.1% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.6% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.2% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.4% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.2% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
