City · Nevada
Carson, Nevada
Carson, city, in Carson City, Nevada. Carson had 58,571 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 58,639 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 58,384 (controlled total). GEOID 3209700.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
58,571
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 58,639 · ACS 2020-2024: 58,384
Median household income
$72,355
±$3,090 (90% margin)
Nevada: $78,260
Median home value
$453,000
±$11,997 (90% margin)
Nevada: $435,400
Median gross rent
$1,248
±$61 (90% margin)
Nevada: $1,597
Where is Carson and what county is it in?
Carson is a city in Carson City, Nevada. It covers 144.5 square miles of land, 406 residents per square mile in 2020.
Carson is in the Carson City, NV metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Carson covers the same area as Carson City: the city and the county are one area, so the county's figures are Carson's; the county page lists its census tracts.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Carson, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 58,571 people lived in Carson on July 1, 2025, down 0.1% since 2020, while Nevada grew 5.7%. The 2020 Census counted 58,639 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 58,384.
| Measure | Carson | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 58,384 | 3,184,612 | +3,611 |
| Households | 23,692 ±385 | 1,202,593 | +937 |
| Average household size | 2.34 ±0.04 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 25,156 ±88 | 1,326,471 | +1,182 |
Carson's population since 2000
From 52,457 in 2000 to 58,571 in 2025: up 11.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Carson as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Carson?
The median resident of Carson is 42.4 years old; 19.9% are under 18 and 21.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.4%. 12.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Carson | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 ±0.4 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.9% | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.2% ±0.2 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Male | 52.0% ±0.2 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.4% | 29.6% | +2.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.1% ±1.0 pts | 44.8% | −4.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±0.2 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±0.3 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.8% ±1.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.5% ±1.0 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 20.5% ±1.4 pts | 29.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7% ±0.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 15.9% ±1.1 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.2% ±1.3 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.2% ±1.4 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.7% ±1.5 pts | 27.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.2% ±1.1 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.5% ±2.0 pts | 85.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5% ±1.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Carson earn?
Half of Carson's 23,692 households earn less than $72,355 a year (±$3,090), against $72,355 in Carson City and $78,260 in Nevada. In 2015-2019 it was $68,572 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Carson | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,355 ±$3,090 | $78,260 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,042 ±$5,938 | $106,475 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,432 ±$2,316 | $41,354 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.3% ±1.5 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.2% ±4.2 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.3% ±1.8 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% ±0.8 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.5% ±1.3 pts | 92.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Carson?
Owners occupy 62.3% of Carson's occupied homes and renters 37.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $453,000 by its owner (±$11,997). The median renter pays $1,248 a month including utilities, and 37.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Carson | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $453,000 ±$11,997 | $435,400 | +$116,036 |
| Median gross rent | $1,248 ±$61 | $1,597 | +$91 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.7% ±4.7 pts | 46.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,874 ±$64 | $1,932 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.3% ±2.0 pts | 60.0% | +5.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.7% ±2.0 pts | 40.0% | – |
| Housing units | 25,156 ±88 | 1,326,471 | +1,182 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.3% ±1.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.6% ±2.4 pts | 60.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.8% ±1.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±0.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.8% ±0.7 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.3% ±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.8% ±1.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Carson building?
Builders took permits for 573 new housing units in Carson in 2025 (322 in single-family houses), 9.8 per 1,000 residents against 5.6 across Nevada.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Carson work and get to work?
70.6% of Carson's workers drive alone and 9.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Carson | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.1% ±1.3 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% ±1.3 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.6% ±2.6 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.6% ±2.5 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3% ±0.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.8% ±0.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.8% ±1.5 pts | 11.9% | +6.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.5 min ±0.9 | 24.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Carson?
15 census tracts lie mostly in Carson (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $51,840 (Tract 10.01) to $113,750 (Tract 10.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5.01Carson City | 6,211 | $57,946 |
| Tract 8Carson City | 5,694 | $99,406 |
| Tract 9Carson City | 5,663 | $64,900 |
| Tract 10.01Carson City | 4,455 | $51,840 |
| Tract 3Carson City | 4,337 | $104,219 |
| Tract 10.02Carson City | 4,073 | $113,750 |
| Tract 2Carson City | 4,017 | $79,115 |
| Tract 4Carson City | 3,910 | $65,147 |
| Tract 7.01Carson City | 3,888 | $84,605 |
| Tract 7.02Carson City | 3,875 | $76,771 |
| Tract 5.02Carson City | 3,255 | $52,787 |
| Tract 6.01Carson City | 3,121 | $57,234 |
Every census tract in Carson: the tract table of Carson City
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Carson) · Census block assignment files
How does Carson compare with other places in Nevada?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Carson is the 699th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 6th-most populous of 19 in Nevada.
Carson ranks 38th of 58 places in Nevada with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 6th | 19 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 15th | 18 |
| Residents per square mile | 38th | 62 |
| Median household income | 38th | 58 |
| Per capita income | 31st | 61 |
| Median home value | 22nd | 58 |
| Median gross rent | 30th | 51 |
| Poverty rate | 28th | 44 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26th | 58 |
| Median age | 34th | 61 |
| Owner-occupied share | 46th | 61 |
| Work from home | 21st | 39 |
| Travel time to work | 46th | 62 |
Carson's figures with every place in Nevada (CSV)
Every place in Nevada, sortable · Compare Carson with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Carson?
2 of the 57 figures for Carson on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Carson are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Carson.