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Carson

Iowa · 766 residents · 0.653 sq mi
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Carson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $139,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
766
+15%since 2000
from 668 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,173 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,023 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+4%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6497067648228791990201020202024Carson
2024834
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,125
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,719 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,763
+74%since 2000
from $18,831 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
18.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+26%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(662)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(723)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(19)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other3.3%(25)
Diversity Score15.8%(121)
Diversity Score
16
+4088%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carson, Iowa?

Carson, Iowa has about 766 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carson, Iowa?

The typical household in Carson, Iowa earns about $56,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carson, Iowa expensive?

In Carson, Iowa, the median home is worth about $139,900, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Carson, Iowa?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in Carson, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carson, Iowa?

About 6.6% of people in Carson, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carson, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Carson, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 69 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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