Carbon County

Carbon County is located in Pennsylvania, United States.

Quick Facts: Carbon County
County Name
Carbon
State
Pennsylvania (PA)
HASC Code (County)
US-PA-CB
FIPS Code (County)
42025
County Seat
Jim Thorpe
Largest City (in County)
Lehighton
Population (County)
58,802
Land Area
383.00 sq mi (992.00 km²)
Time Zone
UTC-5
Current Time
UTC-5 (Invalid timezone)

Carbon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 58,802 people, with a population density of about 153.53 persons per square mile.

The county spans a total land area of 383.00 square miles (992.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Jim Thorpe, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Lehighton.

Geographically, Carbon County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Tresckow 1,779 ft and its lowest point at Palmerton 400 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.

State Context: Pennsylvania
State Capital
Harrisburg
Largest City (State)
Philadelphia
State Nickname
Keystone State
State Elevation
High: Berlin 2,323 ft | Low: Bristol 20 ft
State Pop. Density
277.59/sq mi
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