Carbon County, Montana

The median household income in Carbon County, Montana is $71,017, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Carbon County is $42,734, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $71,017.

Carbon County's median household income of $71,017 is higher than the Montana state average of $62,295. The per capita income is $42,734, compared to the state average of $35,700.

The per capita income in Carbon County, Montana is $42,734, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Carbon County's median household income of $71,017 is higher than the Montana average of $62,295. This difference of $8,722 can be attributed to factors such as local industry mix, proximity to major employment centers, educational attainment levels, and cost of living. Counties with higher incomes often have a greater concentration of professional and technical occupations.

Carbon County ranks #12 out of 56 counties in Montana by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $71,017 and per capita income of $42,734, it falls in the top third of counties statewide.