Carbon, Indiana
Carbon: town in Indiana, United States
About
Carbon is a town located in the county of Clay in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 397 and a population density of 963 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 379 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Carbon
| Population | 379 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Clay County |
| Postal code | 47837 |
| Area | 0.41 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.5978,-87.1186 |
| Named for | carbon |
| Altitude | 689 feet / 210 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time | 18:00:53 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 919 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.75% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Carbon is located at 39°35'52"N 87°7'7"W (39.5978200, -87.1186300).
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Weather
59°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
8 to 12 mph SW
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Carbon decreased by 4.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 397 | - | census |
| 2011 | 385 | -3.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 383 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 381 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 377 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 376 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 374 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 375 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 376 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 377 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 379 | 0.53% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 44,308 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 39,884 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 11.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 44,762 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 39,581 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 32.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 8.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.8% |
| White only, percent : | 78.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 7.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 8.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 70.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,348 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 10.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
Carbon zip code is 47837.
County name: Clay, County
fips: 18021
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $319,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,440 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,013 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,795 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,662 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.39 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 96.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 75.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 75,607 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 99,166 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 459,804 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,363 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $130,614 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $43,913 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,493 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,770 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,138 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 988 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,361 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 235 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,079 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,704.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 23.22 |
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Carbon, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152318 | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Terre Haute (IN) | 47803-3920 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Carbon, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRF | Crawfordsville | Spring and Green Streets | RAIL |
| CRB | Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana | 1000 Smith Ave | BUS |
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
| IND | Indianapolis Union Station | 350 South Illinois Street | RAIL |
| LAF | Lafayette station | 200 North 2nd St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Carbon.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon Post Office | Carbon (IN) | 47837 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- 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.
- Carbon, Iowa City in Adams County, Iowa, United States with a population of 31 people.
Other cities in Clay County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clay County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 7,990 | City in Indiana, United States |
| Eel River | 3,888 | Unincorporated community in Clay County, Indiana |
| Middlebury | 3,608 | Human settlement in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Clay City | 840 | Township in Clay County, Illinois |
| Knightsville | 769 | Human settlement in Clay County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Harmony | 535 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Staunton | 502 | Human settlement in Clay County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Center Point | 219 | Town in Indiana |