Carbon Hill, Alabama

Quick Statistics

Carbon Hill is a community in Walker County, Alabama, home to about 1,536 people spread across 5.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $20,145 a year, and a typical home is worth about $61,100. About 9.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 88.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 24 percent over the past decade.

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1,536
Total Population
▼ down 24% since 2012
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5.51 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$20,145
Median Personal Income
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$61,100
Median Home Value
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9.3%
College Educated
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88.7%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 5.4 points since 2010
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Among the Alabama towns GeoStat tracks, Carbon Hill ranks number 260 of 592 in population, number 524 in median household income, number 510 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Carbon Hill typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 31°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Carbon Hill
# Town Distance Population
1.Kansas, AL2.1 mi.186
2.Eldridge, AL6.1 mi.133
3.Nauvoo, AL6.5 mi.189
4.Lynn, AL11.3 mi.780
5.Glen Allen, AL12.1 mi.372
6.Natural Bridge, AL14.4 mi.49
7.Oakman, AL14.6 mi.934
8.Jasper, AL14.9 mi.14,442
Frequently Asked Questions About Carbon Hill

What is the population of Carbon Hill, Alabama?
Carbon Hill has a population of about 1,536 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Carbon Hill, Alabama in?
Carbon Hill is located in Walker County, Alabama.

What is the median home value in Carbon Hill, Alabama?
The median home value in Carbon Hill is about $61,100, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Carbon Hill, Alabama?
The median personal income in Carbon Hill is about $20,145 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Carbon Hill, Alabama?
Since 1950, 57 tornadoes have been recorded in Walker County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Carbon Hill, Alabama?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 31 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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