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Carbon County, UT market data
How Carbon County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 20,680
- +1.0% since 2020
- Households
- 8,123
- Median household income
- $58,377
- +14.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $228,500
- Jobs located here
- 7,904
- Highest market score
- 57
- Lawn, cleaning and pest control, #598 of 1,771 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Carbon County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Carbon County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Carbon County has an estimated 20,680 people and 8,123 households. Population estimates put the population change in Carbon County from 2020 to 2025 at +1.0%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Carbon County is $58,377, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 14.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Carbon County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 118, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (74).
Of the business types scored in Carbon County, lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (57); auto repair shops (55); and convenience stores (54) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies, that ranks #598 of 1,771 scored counties.
Carbon County is part of the Price area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (40% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Carbon County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Carbon County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 57 | #598 of 1,771 | 5 | 6.2 | $1.8M | 108 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 55 | #982 of 2,378 | 24 | 29.5 | $381K | 86 | 6 |
| Convenience stores | 54 | #967 of 2,261 | 5 | 6.2 | $8.8M | 112 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 51 | #1,148 of 2,402 | 11 | 13.5 | $4M | 118 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 50 | #1,043 of 2,176 | 15 | 18.5 | Index only | 155 | 8 |
| Real estate | 50 | #1,078 of 2,229 | 20 | 24.6 | Index only | 147 | 11 |
| Pet businesses | 49 | #1,143 of 2,200 | 9 | 11.1 | $714K | 81 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 47 | #1,126 of 2,063 | 6 | 7.4 | $4.4M | 118 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 47 | #1,298 of 2,405 | 33 | 40.6 | $794K | 120 | 14 |
| Insurance agencies | 46 | #1,244 of 2,272 | 11 | 13.5 | $1.6M | 124 | 9 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 46 | #1,251 of 2,088 | 10 | 12.3 | $618K | 93 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 45 | #862 of 1,451 | 5 | 6.2 | $1.8M | 73 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 44 | #1,140 of 1,889 | 6 | 7.4 | $4.4M | 105 | 4 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 40 | #1,141 of 1,656 | 5 | 6.2 | $1.8M | 100 | 14 |
| Child care and preschools | 38 | #1,141 of 1,611 | 5 | 6.2 | $750K | 75 | 7 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 37 | #1,728 of 2,405 | 71 | 87.4 | $369K | 99 | 35 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 37 | #1,848 of 2,385 | 30 | 36.9 | $228K | 107 | 8 |
| Physical therapy | 35 | #1,108 of 1,422 | 5 | 6.2 | $1.8M | 74 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 35 | #1,861 of 2,401 | 46 | 56.6 | $199K | 74 | 15 |
| Grocery stores | 34 | #1,527 of 2,070 | 5 | 6.2 | $8.8M | 95 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 34 | #1,906 of 2,339 | 18 | 22.2 | $381K | 88 | 5 |
| Pizza | 33 | #1,692 of 2,090 | 7 | 8.6 | $3.7M | 74 | 17 |
| Home repair trades | 32 | #1,786 of 2,057 | 9 | 11.1 | $2.2M | 89 | 18 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 32 | #1,799 of 2,210 | 17 | 20.9 | $722K | 82 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 31 | #1,935 of 2,358 | 22 | 27.1 | $1.1M | 46 | 12 |
| Nail salons | 30 | #1,138 of 1,328 | 5 | 6.2 | $1.4M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 28 | #1,135 of 1,356 | 5 | 6.2 | $1.4M | 73 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 27 | #1,183 of 1,334 | 5 | 6.2 | $1.2M | 61 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 27 | #1,296 of 1,530 | 8 | 9.8 | $1.1M | 46 | 5 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 27 | #1,797 of 2,087 | 16 | 19.7 | $767K | 60 | 4 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 26 | #1,953 of 2,222 | 13 | 16.0 | $2M | 66 | 17 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 25 | #2,212 of 2,394 | 72 | 88.6 | $123K | 81 | 31 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 16 | #1,850 of 1,886 | 16 | 19.7 | $555K | 56 | 14 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.9 | $4.9M | 40 | 9 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.9 | $286K | 42 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.9 | $1.5M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $3M | 124 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $6.5M | 136 | 9 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $3M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $3M | 94 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | Index only | 76 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $2.1M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $9.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $9.1M | Too few | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $12.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $9.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $6.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $6.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $8.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Carbon County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $9.2M | $1,127 | 118 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $24.1M | $2,969 | 114 |
| Food away from home | $26.2M | $3,225 | 79 |
| Groceries | $44M | $5,422 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.9M | $844 | 84 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.8M | $462 | 79 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.2M | $761 | 77 |
| Medical and dental services | $8.9M | $1,093 | 85 |
| Pets | $6.4M | $791 | 87 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $12.3M | $1,511 | 74 |
| Vehicle insurance | $17.2M | $2,114 | 108 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $19.4M | $2,393 | 79 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9.1M | $1,115 | 79 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $127.1M | $15,647 | 94 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Carbon County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 20,680+1.0% since 2020
- Households
- 8,123
- Median age
- 39.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 1,479 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 14
- Median household income
- $58,377+14.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $75,548
- Median home value
- $228,500
- Jobs located here
- 7,904
- Daytime population
- 17,852Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Carbon County, UT growing?
Population estimates put Carbon County at 20,680 people in 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 8,123 households. Median household income rose 14.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Carbon County, UT spend?
Households in Carbon County spend about $127.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $44M on groceries and $26.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Carbon County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 118, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (74).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Carbon County, UT?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Carbon County are for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (57); auto repair shops (55); and convenience stores (54). Carbon County ranks #598 of 1,771 scored counties for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies.
How does Carbon County, UT compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Carbon County is $58,377 a year, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $228,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Carbon County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (40% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 33 of the 56 business types have a score in Carbon County, each ranked against other counties.
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