Carbon County, PA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$67,877
Per Capita Income
$36,380
Poverty Rate
12.1%
SNAP Recipients
14.8%
Gini Index
0.429
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K16.1%
$25K–$50K21.1%
$50K–$75K18.3%
$75K–$100K13.4%
$100K–$150K19.4%
$150K–$200K5.8%
$200K+5.9%
The median household income in Carbon County, PA is $67,877 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $36,380. 12.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.429 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).