CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Carson

California · 83,995 residents · 18.731 sq mi

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Carson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $43,882. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $186,800.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 31.5

US median: 33.0

Less educated

17% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Less affordable

home values up 40%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

83,995

−6%vs 2000

vs 89,730 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

4,484 / sq mi

−6%vs 2000

vs 4,790 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

31.5

−7%vs 2000

vs 33.7 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202493K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$43,882

+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $52,284 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$13,749

−20%vs 2000

vs $17,107 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

6.9%

−2.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.3% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$186,800

+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $176,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$721

+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $754 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

79.0%

+1.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 77.9% in 2000

21.0% rent

Afford Score

4.3

+26%vs 2000

vs 3.4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic12%(10,767)

Black25.1%(22,485)

Hispanic / Latino34.9%(31,332)

Asian22%(19,711)

Other0%

Diversity Score90%(80,723)

1990

White, non-Hispanic34.7%(29,161)

Black26.2%(22,033)

Hispanic / Latino27.4%(23,027)

Asian25%(21,007)

Other14%(11,794)

Diversity Score98.3%(82,568)

Diversity Score

+9%vs 2000

vs 90 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

17.1%

−1.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 18.1% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

71.4%

+0.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 70.6% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.9%

−0.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.3% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

22.0 min

+22%vs 2000

vs 17.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carson, California?

Carson, California has about 83,995 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Carson, California?

The typical household in Carson, California earns about $43,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carson, California expensive?

In Carson, California, the median home is worth about $186,800, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Carson, California?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Carson, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carson, California?

About 6.9% of people in Carson, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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