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 sq (2,583.8/mi sq). There were 1,821 housing units at an average density of 349.8/km sq (905.5/mi sq). 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 Race (United States Census)other races, and 2.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 32.12% of the population. There were 1,744 households out of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were Marriagemarried 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. About 9.8% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.0% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over. 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. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbondale%2C_Colorado