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Carson

Washington · 2,279 residents · 4.79 sq mi
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Carson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,440. Population has declined 4% since 2009. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $206,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
2,279
−4%since 2009
from 2,374 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Population density
476 / sq mi
−4%since 2009
from 496 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
−2%since 2009
from 41.8 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K200920202024Carson
20242K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,440
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $47,731 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,501
+2%since 2009
from $19,041 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $170,900 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $497 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+30%since 2009
from 3.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(2,167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(207)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.9%(472)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(1,957)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino7%(160)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other3.8%(87)
Diversity Score27.6%(628)
Diversity Score
28
+39%since 2009
from 20 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% 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
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
46.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.7%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carson, Washington?

Carson, Washington has about 2,279 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carson, Washington?

The typical household in Carson, Washington earns about $44,440 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 $206,600, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Carson, Washington?

About 9.6% 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 11.9% of people in Carson, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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