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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Carson City

Michigan · 1,158 residents · 1.144 sq mi
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Carson City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,200. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,158
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,012 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,040 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.0
−1%vs 2000
vs 35.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9691K1K1K1K1990201020202024Carson City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,313
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,778
−44%vs 2000
vs $19,178 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.4%
+6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,200
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $73,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$284
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $362 in 2000
US average: $450
64.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.7% in 2000
35.7% rent
1.9
−17%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,110)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(54)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(152)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,134)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(27)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other1%(12)
Diversity Score10.4%(121)
10
−18%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 12.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.9%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.7%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Carson City, Michigan?

Carson City, Michigan has about 1,158 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Carson City, Michigan?

The typical household in Carson City, Michigan earns about $20,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carson City, Michigan expensive?

In Carson City, Michigan, the median home is worth about $38,200, and the typical rent is about $284 a month.

How educated are people in Carson City, Michigan?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Carson City, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carson City, Michigan?

About 21.4% of people in Carson City, Michigan 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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