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Carson

Washington · 2,318 residents · 4.79 sq mi
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Carson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,929. Population has declined 9% since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $490,400. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,318
−9%since 2023
from 2,553 in 2023
2009 – 2024
484 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 533 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
53.5
+2%since 2023
from 52.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20092024
2K2K2K3K3K200920202024Carson
20242K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$68,929
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $70,347 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
$37,738
+6%since 2023
from $35,485 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
8.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.433
+4%since 2023
from 0.414 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$490,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $385,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
$910
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $955 in 2023
US average: $1,442
73.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 77.7% in 2023
26.5% rent
9.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
29.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 34.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
41.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
7.1
+30%since 2023
from 5.5 in 2023
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(2,158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(95)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.8%(300)
Diversity Score33.8%(863)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(1,944)
Black1.6%(37)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(72)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.4%(265)
Diversity Score35.3%(818)
35
+4%since 2023
from 34 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
8.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.6 min
+7%since 2023
from 25.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
66.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 61.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
11.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
6.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
10.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
45.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
16.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
20.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
51.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
16.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
19.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
14.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
82.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 81.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
97.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
2.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Carson, Washington?

Carson, Washington has about 2,318 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carson, Washington?

The typical household in Carson, Washington earns about $68,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carson, Washington expensive?

In Carson, Washington, the median home is worth about $490,400, and the typical rent is about $910 a month.

How educated are people in Carson, Washington?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Carson, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carson, Washington?

About 8.5% of people in Carson, Washington 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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