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Carson

California · 95,558 residents · 18.731 sq mi
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Carson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $86,040. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $494,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
95,558
+6%since 2000
from 89,730 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,102 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 4,790 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+25%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
83K86K90K93K97K1990201020202024Carson
202493K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,040
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,284 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,814
+80%since 2000
from $17,107 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$494,800
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $176,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,569
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $754 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+71%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.9%(6,569)
Black22.3%(21,264)
Hispanic / Latino39.4%(37,643)
Asian26.2%(25,011)
Other5.7%(5,432)
Diversity Score90.1%(86,116)
Diversity Score
90
Unchangedsince 2000
from 90 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
34.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carson, California?

Carson, California has about 95,558 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carson, California?

The typical household in Carson, California earns about $86,040 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 $494,800, and the typical rent is about $1,569 a month.

How educated are people in Carson, California?

About 28.8% 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 9.1% 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 11,563 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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