Economy & Jobs — Carbon, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $86,667 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$79,800 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,585 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
| In Labor Force | 146 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Manufacturing | 32.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 22.5% |
| Professional | 21.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 22 |
| Gas Stations | 17 |
| Fast Food | 15 |
| Physician Offices | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| New Car Dealers | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Used Car Dealers | 4 |
| Funeral Homes | 4 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.