Mount Carbon, Pennsylvania
Mount Carbon: borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
About
Mount Carbon is a city located in the county of Schuylkill in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 91 and a population density of 1,300 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 85 inhabitants.
The city was created 198 years ago in 1827.
Quick Facts about Mount Carbon
| Population | 85 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Postal code | 17901 |
| Area | 0.07 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6748,-76.1883 |
| Establishment | January 01, 1828 (198 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:25:00 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,214 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.06% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 45℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Mount Carbon is located at 40°40'29"N 76°11'18"W (40.6748100, -76.1882800).
Mount Carbon map
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Weather
Rain showers likely after 10pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 45, with temperatures rising to around 54 overnight. Southeast wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Mount Carbon decreased by 7.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91 | - | census |
| 2011 | 90 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 90 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 89 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 89 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 88 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 87 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 87 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 86 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 86 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 85 | -1.18% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mount Carbon, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215479 | Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing | Pottsville (PA) | 17901 |
Nearby Transit Stations (19)
Rail and bus stations connected to Mount Carbon, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Mount Carbon.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsvill Post Office | Pottsville (PA) | 17901 |
Other cities in Schuylkill County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schuylkill County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville | 13,409 | City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Tamaqua | 6,633 | Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Schuylkill Haven | 5,086 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Shenandoah | 4,738 | Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| West Penn | 4,295 | Township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Minersville | 4,258 | Town of the United States |
| Mahanoy City | 3,928 | Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| East Franklin | 3,804 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| Frackville | 3,598 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Hegins | 3,357 | Township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Orwigsburg | 2,943 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Lake Wynonah | 2,640 | Census designated place |
| McAdoo | 2,147 | Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Pine Grove | 2,142 | Human settlement |
| Port Carbon | 1,769 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Zerbe | 1,746 | Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |