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Carson

Washington · 2,323 residents · 4.79 sq mi
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Carson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,023. Population has fallen 18% since 2019, a loss of 507 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $260,900. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,323
−18%since 2019
from 2,830 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Population density
485 / sq mi
−18%since 2019
from 591 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+24%since 2019
from 35.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K200920202024Carson
20242K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,023
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $55,819 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,708
+2%since 2019
from $25,132 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 43.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 20.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $228,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,005
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,006 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 62.4% in 2019
30.3% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+8%since 2019
from 4.1 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(2,352)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(320)
Asian2%(57)
Other3.6%(101)
Diversity Score36.9%(1,043)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(1,870)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(220)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other2.6%(61)
Diversity Score29.8%(692)
Diversity Score
30
−19%since 2019
from 37 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 16.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 91.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
−6%since 2019
from 27.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 75.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 65.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 26.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 52.6% in 2019
Female
50.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 47.4% in 2019
Foreign born
4.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carson, Washington?

Carson, Washington has about 2,323 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carson, Washington?

The typical household in Carson, Washington earns about $59,023 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 $260,900, and the typical rent is about $1,005 a month.

How educated are people in Carson, Washington?

About 12.5% 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 14.6% of people in Carson, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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