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Carson City

Michigan · 1,093 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 $36,198. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $91,400. Households here earn about 25% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,093
−8%since 2000
from 1,190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
955 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,040 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+18%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9691K1K1K1K1990201020202024Carson City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,198
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,118
Unchangedsince 2000
from $19,178 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$514
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.6%
−26.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+11%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,028)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(46)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0.7%(7)
Diversity Score13.9%(152)
Diversity Score
14
+8%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+9%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
46.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carson City, Michigan?

Carson City, Michigan has about 1,093 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carson City, Michigan earns about $36,198 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 $91,400, and the typical rent is about $514 a month.

How educated are people in Carson City, Michigan?

About 23.3% 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 11.7% of people in Carson City, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carson City, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Carson City, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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