Demographics & People — Carbondale, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,361 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,300 |
| Median Age | 36.1 |
| Total Households | 575 |
| Family Households | 369 |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Diversity Index | 0.176 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,164 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 119 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 427 |
| Other groups | 387 |
| Irish | 311 |
| German | 261 |
| European | 124 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 115 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 115 |
| English | 106 |
| Australian | 84 |
| American | 54 |
Language
| English Only | 1,251 |
| Spanish | 42 |
| Population 5+ | 1,302 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 100 |
| Population 18+ | 981 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Carbondale, Kansas.