Demographics & People — Carbondale, Colorado
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,553 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~6,800 |
| Median Age | 43.7 |
| Total Households | 2,851 |
| Family Households | 1,678 |
| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3547 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,078 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Asian | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,392 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 1,535 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,125 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,112 |
| Irish | 1,082 |
| German | 979 |
| English | 764 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 742 |
| Italian | 565 |
| European | 298 |
| Eastern European | 226 |
Language
| English Only | 4,990 |
| Spanish | 1,128 |
| Population 5+ | 6,361 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 162 |
| Population 18+ | 5,578 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 19.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Carbondale, Colorado.