Carbon, Iowa
Carbon: City in Adams County, Iowa, United States
About
Carbon is a city located in the county of Adams in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 34 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 31 inhabitants.
The city was created 177 years ago in 1848.
Quick Facts about Carbon
| Population | 31 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Adams County |
| Postal code | 50839 |
| Area | 1.83 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.0500,-94.8233 |
| Altitude | 1,135 feet / 346 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1849 (177 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:36:01 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.68% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Carbon is located at 41°2'60"N 94°49'24"W (41.0499900, -94.8233100).
Carbon map
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of prec...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Carbon decreased by 9.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34 | - | census |
| 2011 | 34 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 33 | -3.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 33 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 33 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 32 | -3.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 31 | -3.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 31 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 31 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30 | -3.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 31 | 3.23% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Carbon, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154396 | Southwestern Community College | Creston (IA) | 50801 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Carbon, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Carbon.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Corning Post Office | Corning (IA) | 50841 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Carbon, Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 379 people.
- Carbon, Pennsylvania unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania with a population of 368 people.
- Carbon, Texas town in Texas with a population of 276 people.
Other cities in Adams County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Adams County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Corning | 1,424 | City in Adams County, Iowa, United States |
| Prescott | 235 | City in Iowa |
| Williamson | 157 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Nodaway | 102 | Township in Adams County, Iowa |