Carbondale, PA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

8,438

Unemployment

4.6%

Poverty

24.8%

Median Home

$97,500

Median Income

$42,618

Median Rent

$710

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Carbondale SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

8.5

Education

Commute

8.5

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Carbondale, PA Cost Of Living

89
Carbondale's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Carbondale	Pennsylvania	National Average
Overall	89	102	100

Services	100	100	100
Groceries	105	108	100
Health	93	94	100
Housing	51	92	100
Transportation	113	113	100
Utilities	109	112	100

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Rankings for Carbondale in Pennsylvania

Ranks #47 in Safest Places In Pennsylvania

Ranks #53 in Cheapest Places To Live In Pennsylvania

Ranks #70 in Worst Places To Live In Pennsylvania

Map Of Carbondale, PA

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Population over time in Carbondale

Year	Population	% Change
2020	8,438	-1.5%
2019	8,565	-0.7%
2018	8,625	-0.9%
2017	8,707	-0.8%
2016	8,773	-0.8%
2015	8,843	-0.4%
2014	8,880	-0.3%
2013	8,903	-0.7%
2012	8,963	-0.4%
2011	9,002	-

Race / Ethnicity in Carbondale

White

86.5% (7,301)

African American

0.5% (45)

American Indian

0.0% (0)

Asian

2.2% (188)

Hawaiian

0.3% (24)

Other

0.1% (10)

Two Or More

3.7% (313)

Hispanic

6.6% (557)

Race	Carbondale	PA	USA
White	86.5%	75.7%	60.1%
African American	0.5%	10.6%	12.2%
American Indian	0.0%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	2.2%	3.5%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.3%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.7%	2.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	6.6%	7.6%	18.2%

Gender in Carbondale

Female

52.5% (4,429)

Male

47.5% (4,008)

Gender	Carbondale	PA	USA
Female	52.5%	51.0%	50.8%
Male	47.5%	49.0%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Carbondale for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

4.0% (337)

9-12th Grade

9.0% (759)

High School / GED

39.0% (3,290)

Some College

21.0% (1,771)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (675)

Bachelor's Degree

13.0% (1,096)

Master's Degree

4.0% (337)

Professional Degree

0.0% (0)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (168)

Education	Carbondale	PA	USA
< 9th Grade	4.0%	2.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	9.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	39.0%	34.0%	27.0%
Some College	21.0%	16.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	13.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	4.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	0.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Carbondale, Pennsylvania

Less than $10,000

9.7% (81,678)

$10,000 to $14,999

11.1% (93,563)

$15,000 to $24,999

13.1% (110,417)

$25,000 to $34,999

10.7% (90,322)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.3% (103,719)

$50,000 to $74,999

19.3% (163,141)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.0% (84,488)

$100,000 to $149,999

10.6% (89,241)

$150,000 to $199,999

1.6% (13,829)

$200,000 or more

1.6% (13,397)

Income	Carbondale	PA	USA
Less than $10,000	9.7%	5.8%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	11.1%	4.0%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	13.1%	8.8%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	10.7%	9.0%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.3%	12.1%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	19.3%	17.6%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.0%	13.2%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	10.6%	15.7%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	1.6%	6.7%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	1.6%	7.1%	8.3%