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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Carson

California · 20,143 residents · 2.266 sq mi
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West Carson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $44,181. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $236,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,143
−5%vs 2000
vs 21,138 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
8,889 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 9,328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.0
−9%vs 2000
vs 38.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,181
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,118 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,538
−17%vs 2000
vs $21,023 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
5.1%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,000
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $175,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $872 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
76.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.0% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+50%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(11,435)
Black9.9%(2,001)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(4,555)
Asian21.2%(4,261)
Other12.1%(2,446)
Diversity Score88.2%(17,763)
Diversity Score
88
−3%vs 2000
vs 91 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+31%vs 2000
vs 17.3 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 West Carson, California?

West Carson, California has about 20,143 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Carson, California earns about $44,181 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 $236,000, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in West Carson, California?

About 21.7% 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 5.1% of people in West 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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