Carson, Nevada

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
58,249
Population
$67,465
Median Income
$390,800
Home Value
42.1
Median Age

Demographics

Carson has a population of 58,249 with a median age of 42.1. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
74.6%
Hispanic
25.0%
Asian
2.7%
Black
2.1%
Demographic Value
Total Population58,249
Median Age42.1
White74.6%
Black or African American2.1%
Asian2.7%
Hispanic or Latino25.0%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Carson is $67,465, which is 10.2% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $37,677. The poverty rate is 11.2%.

$67,465
Median Household Income
$37,677
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Carson is 4.7%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Carson, 88.6% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7.9% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
88.6%
Bachelor's+
24.3%
Graduate+
7.9%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher88.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher24.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree7.9%

Housing

The median home value in Carson is $390,800, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 61.9%.

$390,800
Median Home Value
$1,127/mo
Median Rent
61.9%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$390,800
Median Monthly Rent$1,127
Homeownership Rate61.9%
Vacancy Rate5.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Carson, Nevada?
The population of Carson, Nevada is 58,249 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Carson, Nevada?
The median household income in Carson, Nevada is $67,465. This is 10.2% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Carson, Nevada?
The median home value in Carson, Nevada is $390,800. The median monthly rent is $1,127.
What percentage of people in Carson have a college degree?
In Carson, Nevada, 24.3% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 88.6% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Carson, Nevada an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Carson, Nevada is 5.8x (median home value $390,800 vs. median income $67,465), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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