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Carbonado, WA


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Carbonado, Washington

Carbonado, Washington, in Pierce county, is 20 miles SE of Federal Way, Washington (center to center) and 38 miles S of Seattle, Washington. About 621 people people live in Carbonado.

The People and Families of Carbonado

In Carbonado, about 68% of adults are married. Homes in Carbonado tend to contain married couples. The town has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of Carbonado spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

The town is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carbonado had a median family income of $55,909. Overall, families in Carbonado are likely to be financially secure. The town does not have a large underclass.

Carbonado Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Carbonado, about 92% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In Carbonado, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Carbonado Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Carbonado Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Carbonado Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Carbonado, WA

Comparing Carbonado to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Well-Paid Single Men75
Age of the Population12
Racial Diversity11
Senior Citizens12
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better88
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use95
Walking and Biking to Work63
Short Commute Times11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Housing Recently Built21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents12
People Living Alone11
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