Carbondale, PA

Carbondale, Pennsylvania

Carbondale, Pennsylvania is 14 miles NE of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 90 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Lackawanna county. The city is part of the Scranton - - Wilkes - Barre - - Hazleton metro area. The population of Carbondale is 9,804.

The People and Families of Carbondale

In Carbondale, about 46% of adults are married. Adults in Carbondale are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Carbondale has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carbondale had a median family income of $35,351.

Political Inclinations

Among Carbondale political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Carbondale Housing

Of the housing in Carbondale, approximately 61% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Rents in Carbondale are lower than most places in Pennsylvania.

Commuting

In Carbondale, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Carbondale, PA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

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 Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

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 Hospitals

MARIAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
100 LINCOLN AVENUE
(717) 282-2100
Emergency Service: Yes

Carbondale High Schools (2004)

CARBONDALE AREA JSHS
570-282-4500
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 788 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Carbondale Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

NEW: Community Comments below!