Carson, CA Demographics
What is the population of Carson?
There are 94,475 residents in Carson, with a median age of 41.3. Of this, 49.69% are males and 50.31% are females. US-born citizens make up 63.09% of the resident pool in Carson, while non-US-born citizens account for 25.64%. Additionally, 11.27% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 87,039 people in Carson currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 94,475 | -0.7% |
| Male Population | 46,942 | 0.2% |
| Female Population | 47,533 | -1.5% |
Male Population 49.69%
Female Population 50.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41.3 | 1.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 59,606 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 24,225 | -2.0% |
| Not Citizen | 10,644 | -2.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 63.09%
Citizen not U.S. Born 25.64%
Not Citizen 11.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 126 | -41.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,158 | 2.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 906 | 9.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 474 | 12.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 87,039 | -0.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.13%
Moved from Same County 5.5%
Moved from Same State 0.97%
Moved from Different State 0.51%
Same House as Last Year 92.89%
What are the employment statistics in Carson?
White-collar workers make up 74.48% of the working population in Carson, while blue-collar employees account for 25.52%. There are also 3,721 entrepreneurs in Carson (8.2% of the workforce); 30,375 workers employed in private companies (66.96%); and 7,844 people working in governmental institutions (17.29%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 33,787 | -0.9% |
| Blue Collar | 11,576 | 4.2% |
White Collar 74.48%
Blue Collar 25.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,721 | 13.2% |
| Private Companies | 30,375 | -1.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 7,844 | 1.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,423 | 2.9% |
Self Employees 8.2%
Private Companies 66.96%
Governmental Workers 17.29%
Not for Profit Companies 7.55%
How many households are there in Carson?
There are a total of 26,084 households in Carson, each made up of around 4 members. Family establishments represent 81.4% of these Carson households, while non-family units account for the remaining 18.6%. Additionally, 35.31% of households have children and 64.69% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 26,084 | -0.0% |
| Average People per Household | 4 | N/A |
| Family Households | 21,233 | -0.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 4,851 | 1.4% |
Family Households 81.4%
Non-Family Households 18.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 9,210 | 0.6% |
| Households without Children | 16,874 | -0.4% |
Households with Children 35.31%
Households without Children 64.69%
What are the median and average incomes in Carson?
The average annual household income in Carson is $123,201, while the median household income sits at $103,045 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $111,219, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $115,593. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $77,143 and $74,932, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $123,201 | 11.1% |
| Median Household Income | $103,045 | 11.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | -0 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 84,688 | -0.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Carson?
There are 27,236 housing units in Carson, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1965. Of the 26,084 occupied housing units in Carson, 74.74% are owner-occupied, while 25.26% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.72% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $632,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,927 per month in Carson.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 27,236 | 0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1965 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 663 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,425 | 4.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6,284 | -6.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8,756 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,677 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,126 | -7.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,038 | 8.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,522 | 8.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 666 | 10.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 79 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 26,084 | -0.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 19,496 | 0.8% |
| Renter Occupied | $6,588 | -2.5% |
Owner Occupied 74.74%
Renter Occupied 25.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 13,202 | 0.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 6,294 | 1.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $632,200 | 11.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $568,800 | 19.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,927 | 10.9% |
With Mortgage 67.72%
Without Mortgage 32.28%
What is the level of education in Carson?
Approximately 31.02% of the population in Carson holds a high school degree (that's 23,589 residents), while 25.92% have attained a college certificate (20,750 locals) and 20.03% have a bachelor's degree (15,228 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 5,945 | 5.6% |
| Some High School | 23,589 | 2.0% |
| Some College | 20,750 | -2.3% |
| Associate Degree | 6,095 | -7.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15,228 | -2.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,476 | 8.0% |
No High School 7.82%
Some High School 31.02%
Some College 25.92%
Associate Degree 8.02%
Bachelor's Degree 20.03%
Graduate Degree 7.2%
What is the marital status of Carson residents?
A total of 32,009 people in Carson have never been married (which represents 40.04% of the total population), while 36,823 of them are wedded (46.07%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,479 (1.85%) and 6,499 (8.13%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 32,009 | 4.1% |
| Married | 36,823 | -2.0% |
| Separated | 1,479 | -13.3% |
| Widowed | 4,606 | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6,499 | 6,499.0% |
Never Married 40.04%
Married 46.07%
Separated 1.85%
Widowed 5.76%
Divorced 8.13%
What are the most common means of transportation in Carson?
The top three means of transportation people in Carson use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 38,461 residents commute by car, 694 prefer going to work by walking and 669 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 38,461 | 0.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 669 | -9.0% |
| Subway or Elevated | 46 | N/A |
| Railroad | 55 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 61 | -53.1% |
| Motorcycle | 49 | 16.7% |
| TaxiCab | 153 | -11.6% |
| Walk | 694 | 32.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Carson by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.