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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Carson

California · 21,138 residents · 2.266 sq mi
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West Carson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,118. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $175,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,138
+5%since 1990
from 20,143 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
9,328 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 8,889 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.5
+10%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,118
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,181 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,023
+20%since 1990
from $17,538 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.5%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,300
−44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $236,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$872
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $830 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
25.0% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−33%since 1990
from 5.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(11,435)
Black9.9%(2,001)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(4,555)
Asian21.2%(4,261)
Diversity Score88.2%(17,763)
2000
White, non-Hispanic29.3%(6,193)
Black11.5%(2,439)
Hispanic / Latino29.4%(6,223)
Asian24.9%(5,253)
Diversity Score90.8%(19,194)
Diversity Score
91
+3%since 1990
from 88 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 21.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.7%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−24%since 1990
from 22.7 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 West Carson, California?

West Carson, California has about 21,138 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Carson, California earns about $49,118 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 $175,300, and the typical rent is about $872 a month.

How educated are people in West Carson, California?

About 23.8% 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 9.5% 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 995 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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