CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Carter Springs

Nevada · 553 residents · 2.8 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Gardnerville Ranchos micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Carter Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,583. Population has grown 45% since 2011. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $191,000. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% 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
553
+45%vs 2011
vs 382 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
198 / sq mi
+45%vs 2011
vs 136 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
−14%vs 2011
vs 43.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
321393465537609201020202024Carter Springs
2024526
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,583
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $48,611 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,433
−35%vs 2011
vs $22,209 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.7%
+13.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
+11%vs 2011
vs 0.435 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $167,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,556 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−16.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.4% in 2011
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
27.5%
−9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.8%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.5%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+21%vs 2011
vs 3.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Carter Springs on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(319)
Black1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(30)
Asian5.2%(20)
Other2.4%(9)
Diversity Score36.6%(140)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77%(426)
Black0.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(82)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(7)
Diversity Score37.8%(209)
Diversity Score
38
+3%vs 2011
vs 37 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
−8%vs 2011
vs 38.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.1%
+11.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
−8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.3%
−12.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.5% in 2011
Female
44.2%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.5% in 2011
Foreign born
13.8%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Carter Springs

Spring Lake
Pop 563
Roeville
Pop 629
Cinco Bayou
Pop 473
Arabi
Pop 453
Places similar to Carter Springs
Head to head

Compare Carter Springs to nearby cities

CARTER SPRINGS VS
Gardnerville Ranchos
Income$87,785+93%
Home value$486,000+154%
Population12,114+2203%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CARTER SPRINGS VS
South Lake Tahoe
Income$82,002+80%
Home value$682,400+257%
Population21,115+3914%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CARTER SPRINGS VS
Carson
Income$72,355+59%
Home value$453,000+137%
Population58,571+11035%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CARTER SPRINGS VS
Dayton
Income$102,819+126%
Home value$433,200+127%
Population15,781+2900%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Carter Springs, Nevada?

Carter Springs, Nevada has about 553 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carter Springs, Nevada?

The typical household in Carter Springs, Nevada earns about $45,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carter Springs, Nevada expensive?

In Carter Springs, Nevada, the median home is worth about $191,000, and the typical rent is about $1,600 a month.

How educated are people in Carter Springs, Nevada?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Carter Springs, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carter Springs, Nevada?

About 28.7% of people in Carter Springs, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Nevada
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Carter Springs with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →