Carbondale, CO

Carbondale, Colorado

Carbondale, Colorado is 111 miles W of Boulder, Colorado (center to center) and 121 miles W of Denver, Colorado. It is in Garfield county. The population of the town is 5,196.

The People and Families of Carbondale

In Carbondale, about 47% of adults are married. The size of households in Carbondale is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the town.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Carbondale.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carbondale had a median family income of $55,726. Notably, Carbondale is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Carbondale political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $12,800. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Carbondale Housing

Of the housing in Carbondale, approximately 58% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Carbondale than most places in Colorado.

Commuting

In Carbondale, 78% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

Carbondale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 5%

Comparative Profile of Carbondale, CO

Comparing Carbondale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Carbondale Almanac

Carbondale Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Carbondale Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Carbondale residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Carbondale, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Carbondale High Schools (2004)

ROARING FORK HIGH SCHOOL
180 SNOWMASS DRIVE
970-384-5757
Serves 328 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Carbondale Colleges

(List of All Colorado Colleges)

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