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Carbon County, Utah
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For counties with a similar name, see Carbon County.
Carbon County is a county in the U.S. state of Utah. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 20,412.[1] Its county seat and largest city is Price.[2]
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![]() Carbon Power Plant at Castle Gate, Utah demolished in 2016 | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Utah | |
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Coordinates: 39.64°N 110.58°W / 39.64; -110.58 | |
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Founded | March 8, 1894 |
Named for | Abundant coal deposits |
Seat | Price |
Largest city | Price |
Area | |
• Total | 1,485 sq mi (3,850 km2) |
• Land | 1,478 sq mi (3,830 km2) |
• Water | 6.1 sq mi (16 km2) 0.4% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 20,412 |
• Density | 14/sq mi (5.3/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Congressional district | 3rd |
Website | www |
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The Price, UT Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Carbon County.