Carbon, Iowa
Carbon: City in Adams County, Iowa, United States
About
Carbon is a city located in the county of Adams in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 34 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 31 inhabitants.
The city was created 175 years ago in 1848.
Quick Facts about Carbon
| Population : | 31 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Adams County |
| Postal code : | 50839 |
| Area : | 1.83 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,135 feet / 346 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1849 (175 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 21:53:45 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.68% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Carbon is located at 41°2'60"N 94°49'24"W (41.0499900, -94.8233100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Carbon decreased by 9.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 34 | - | census |
| 2011 | 34 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 33 | -3.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 33 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 33 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 32 | -3.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 31 | -3.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 31 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 31 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30 | -3.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 31 | 3.23% | estimation process |
Schools in Carbon
College & universities near Carbon, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154396 | Southwestern Community College | Creston (IA) | 50801 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Carbon, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Carbon
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Corning Post Office | Corning (IA) | 50841 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Carbon , Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 379 people.
- Carbon , Pennsylvania unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania with a population of 368 people.
- Carbon , Texas town in Texas with a population of 276 people.
Other cities in Adams County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Adams County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Corning | 1,424 | City in Adams County, Iowa, United States |
| Prescott | 235 | City in Iowa |
| Williamson | 157 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Nodaway | 102 | Township in Adams County, Iowa |
