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Carson

North Dakota · 293 residents · 3.991 sq mi
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Carson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $34,800. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
293
−8%since 2000
from 319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
73 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 80 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.1
+15%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1942452953453961990201020202024Carson
2024316
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,722 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,123
+156%since 2000
from $11,754 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.616
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$315
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.7%
−44.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+20%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(309)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(2)
Diversity Score3.5%(10)
Diversity Score
4
+12%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.1%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.7%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carson, North Dakota?

Carson, North Dakota has about 293 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carson, North Dakota?

The typical household in Carson, North Dakota earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carson, North Dakota expensive?

In Carson, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $34,800, and the typical rent is about $315 a month.

How educated are people in Carson, North Dakota?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Carson, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carson, North Dakota?

About 18.2% of people in Carson, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carson, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Carson, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 86 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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