The U.S. Census Bureau has recently released new figures on the population of Port Carbon City, PA. Among all the U.S. cities, Port Carbon is home to about 62,600 people. Of those, more than 95% identify themselves as white, while just 1.6% identify as African-American. The majority of residents in Port Carbon are white, and the rest of the population is largely Hispanic. Port Carbon has a relatively small number of African-Americans, whose population is primarily black.
Amongst the racial groups in Port Carbon, PA, Whites outnumber Blacks and Native Americans. The total amount of income in Port Carbon, PA is less than the federal poverty level. People living in poverty are mostly employed in production and sales occupations, while those in lower-paying jobs are in office and administrative support jobs. These numbers may surprise you, but they're representative of the overall economy of the city.
The population of Port Carbon is roughly equal to the number of people living in other cities in Pennsylvania. It has a C5 Census Class Code, making it a separate city and not a part of a county subdivision. It has a Functional Status Code of "A", meaning it's an active government providing primary general-purpose functions. It has several historical landmarks, including the first lock on the Schuylkill Canal, and the first commercially manufactured automobile was purchased in Port Carbon.
The median household income in Port Carbon, PA is $48,333, which is lower than the average income in the United States. Only 15.2% of Port Carbon residents are employed by the government, so the median household income is $48,333. Most people live in single-family homes, and 77.9% of all housing units are owner-occupied. The city has a low poverty rate, at less than 0.6%.