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West Carson

California · 22,870 residents · 2.266 sq mi
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West Carson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,195. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $498,400. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,870
+8%since 2000
from 21,138 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
10,093 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 9,328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+19%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,195
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,118 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,451
+78%since 2000
from $21,023 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$498,400
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,511
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $872 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+81%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.4%(3,761)
Black9.5%(2,176)
Hispanic / Latino34%(7,783)
Asian34.5%(7,886)
Other3.5%(790)
Diversity Score89.5%(20,479)
Diversity Score
90
−1%since 2000
from 91 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.1%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
38.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Carson, California?

West Carson, California has about 22,870 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Carson, California earns about $77,195 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 $498,400, and the typical rent is about $1,511 a month.

How educated are people in West Carson, California?

About 33.6% 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 2,727 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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