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The Borough of Port Carbon had a population of 1,768 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Port Carbon is located at latitude 40.6965 and longitude -76.1688 in Schuylkill County. The formal boundaries for the Borough of Port Carbon encompass a land area of 0.75 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Schuylkill County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Borough of Port Carbon has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,768 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,344 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 23 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $61,182 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,195 |
| Median Home Value | $112,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 864 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 605 (70.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 176 (20.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 83 (9.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 781 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Family Households | 503 (64.4%) |
The table below compares Port Carbon to the other 2,002 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Pennsylvania by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 710 | 65th |
| Population Density | # 601 | 70th |
| Median Household Income | # 1310 | 35th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1388 | 31st |
| Diversity Index | # 758 | 62nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Pennsylvania Census Data Comparison Tool.
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