CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Carson

Nevada · 40,443 residents · 144.534 sq mi

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Carson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,570. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 12,014 residents. Median home value is $98,900.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 36.7

US median: 33.0

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

40,443

−23%vs 2000

vs 52,457 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

280 / sq mi

−23%vs 2000

vs 363 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

36.7

−5%vs 2000

vs 38.7 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202458K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$31,570

−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $41,809 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,131

−28%vs 2000

vs $20,943 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

8.0%

−2.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.0% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$98,900

−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $136,300 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$480

−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $650 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

60.3%

−2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 63.1% in 2000

39.7% rent

Afford Score

3.1

−4%vs 2000

vs 3.3 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic78.5%(41,204)

Black1.7%(909)

Hispanic / Latino14.2%(7,466)

Asian1.7%(895)

Other0%

Diversity Score38.9%(20,397)

1990

White, non-Hispanic91%(36,814)

Black1.5%(613)

Hispanic / Latino8%(3,236)

Asian1.3%(520)

Other6.2%(2,496)

Diversity Score35.1%(14,183)

Diversity Score

−10%vs 2000

vs 39 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.3%

−2.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 18.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

82.7%

+0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.5% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

6.1%

−0.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.6% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.2 min

+26%vs 2000

vs 12.8 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carson, Nevada?

Carson, Nevada has about 40,443 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Carson, Nevada?

The typical household in Carson, Nevada earns about $31,570 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carson, Nevada expensive?

In Carson, Nevada, the median home is worth about $98,900, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Carson, Nevada?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Carson, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carson, Nevada?

About 8.0% of people in Carson, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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