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Carson

California · 89,730 residents · 18.731 sq mi
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Carson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,284. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $176,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89,730
+7%since 1990
from 83,995 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,790 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 4,484 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.7
+7%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
83K86K90K93K97K1990201020202024Carson
202493K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,284
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,882 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,107
+24%since 1990
from $13,749 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.3%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,100
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $186,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $721 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
22.1% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−21%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(29,161)
Black26.2%(22,033)
Hispanic / Latino27.4%(23,027)
Asian25%(21,007)
Diversity Score98.3%(82,568)
2000
White, non-Hispanic12%(10,767)
Black25.1%(22,485)
Hispanic / Latino34.9%(31,332)
Asian22%(19,711)
Diversity Score90%(80,723)
Diversity Score
90
−8%since 1990
from 98 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
−18%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 89,730 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Carson, California?

The typical household in Carson, California earns about $52,284 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 $176,100, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Carson, California?

About 18.1% 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 9.3% of people in Carson, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carson, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Carson, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,735 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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