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West Carson

California · 22,143 residents · 2.266 sq mi
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West Carson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,775. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $689,700. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 116%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,143
+5%since 2000
from 21,138 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
9,772 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 9,328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
+17%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K22K22K23K1990201020202024West Carson
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,775
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,118 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,917
+109%since 2000
from $21,023 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.3%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
+12%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$689,700
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,891
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $872 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
+108%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.3%(6,193)
Black11.5%(2,439)
Hispanic / Latino29.4%(6,223)
Asian24.9%(5,253)
Other0%
Diversity Score90.8%(19,194)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.9%(2,866)
Black8.5%(1,878)
Hispanic / Latino37.2%(8,232)
Asian36.3%(8,044)
Other5.1%(1,123)
Diversity Score87.9%(19,467)
Diversity Score
88
−3%since 2000
from 91 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.5%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
36.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2017
from 84.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
45.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 45.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 26.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Carson, California?

West Carson, California has about 22,143 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Carson, California?

The typical household in West Carson, California earns about $92,775 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Carson, California expensive?

In West Carson, California, the median home is worth about $689,700, and the typical rent is about $1,891 a month.

How educated are people in West Carson, California?

About 36.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Carson, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Carson, California?

About 8.7% of people in West Carson, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Carson, California grown since 1990?

Yes, West Carson, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,000 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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