Port Carbon, Pennsylvania
Port Carbon: Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
About
Port Carbon is a city located in the county of Schuylkill in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,889 and a population density of 2,519 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,769 inhabitants.
The city was created 199 years ago in 1825.
Quick Facts about Port Carbon
| Population : | 1,769 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Schuylkill County |
| Postal code : | 17965 |
| Area : | 0.75 km2 |
| Altitude : | 656 feet / 200 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1826 (199 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:27:38 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 2,359 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.78% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Port Carbon is located at 40°41'47"N 76°10'8"W (40.6964800, -76.1688300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Port Carbon decreased by 6.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,889 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,873 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,861 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,854 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,839 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,820 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,808 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,796 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,785 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,775 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,769 | -0.34% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 17,235 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,804 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 16,481 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 16,810 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.6% |
| White only, percent : | 65.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 12.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 14.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 61.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 895 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 46.3% |
Port Carbon zip code is 17965.
County name: Schuylkill, County
fips: 42107
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 46.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $106,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,013 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $340 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $701 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,611 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.42 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 77.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 70.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 21.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.3% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 216,889 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 416,791 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $24,378 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $40,175 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,538 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,415 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,282 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 647 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 378 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,886 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 241 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,980 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 852.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 19.72 |
People born in Port Carbon (1)
United States admiral Nancy J. Lescavage was born in Port Carbon
Schools in Port Carbon
College & universities near Port Carbon, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212300 | Empire Beauty School-Pottsville | Pottsville (PA) | 17901 |
Stations (18)
Amtrak & bus stations near Port Carbon, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Port Carbon
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Port Carbon Post Office | Port Carbon (PA) | 17965 |
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 |
| Zerbe | 1,746 | Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Tremont | 1,656 | Borough in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Port Carbon distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
