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GEOGRAPHY Carbondale is located at 39°23'58" North, 107°12'53" West (39.399352, -107.214820). According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 5.2 Km&2 (2.0 Mi&2 ). 5.2 km&2 (2.0 mi&2) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census of 2000, there were 5,196 people, 1,744 households, and 1,168 families residing in the town. The Population Density was 998.1/km&2 (2,583.8/mi&2). There were 1,821 housing units at an average density of 349.8/km&2 (905.5/mi&2). The racial makeup of the town was 84.28% White , 0.65% African American , 0.54% Native American , 0.69% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 11.80% from Other Races , and 2.02% from two or more races. 32.12% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,744 households out of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were Married Couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.32. In the town the population was spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 37.4% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 110.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.7 males. The median income for a household in the town was $52,429, and the median income for a family was $55,726. Males had a median income of $33,025 versus $24,786 for females. The Per Capita Income for the town was $20,383. 12.2% of the population and 9.8% of families were below the Poverty Line . 13.0% of those under the age of 18 and 5.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. Note: Census statistics may be inaccurate due to difficulties in gathering census information. An unknown number of illegal aliens reside in the town limits. If counted, such residents would possibly affect racial, household, and economic statistics. CULTURE Carbondale in known as a former mining and ranching town that has evolved over the last thirty years into a bedroom community for the town of Glenwood Springs. Nevertheless, Carbondale has managed to maintain its own identity as it struggles to balance economic development and the desire to maintain its rural charm. The town enthusiastically supports a broad range of community events such as Dandelion Day and Potato Day, The Carbondale Mountain Fair, in July, which attracts musicians, artisans and hippies from all over the west, as well as local rodeos and popular road races. Carbondale also sports an active outdoor-oriented community that takes advantage of the year-round recreational opportunities in the immediate area. Mountain biking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, skiing (Aspen & Glenwood Springs), Nordic skiing, gold-medal fishing, world-class climbing (including ice climbing) and kayaking make Carbondale a Mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. SCHOOLS # Roaring Fork High School (RFHS) # Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS) EXTERNAL LINKS |
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