Carbon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 9,552 people, with a population density of about 4.66 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 2,048.00 square miles (5,304.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Red Lodge, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Red Lodge.
Geographically, Carbon County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Red Lodge 5,553 ft and its lowest point at Fromberg 3,527 ft. The region operates in the UTC-7.