County · Nevada
Carson City, Nevada
Carson City, Nevada. Carson City had 58,571 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.1% since 2020, while Nevada grew 5.7%. It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 15 census tracts. GEOID 32510.
Carson City is the county of the Carson City, NV metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Carson City is the same area as Carson: the county and the city are one area with the same figures. This page lists its census tracts and the places within it; the city's page has its city ranks and its building permits.
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
How many people live in Carson City, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 58,639 residents in Carson City. The Census Bureau estimates 58,571 for July 1, 2025, down 0.1% since 2020, while Nevada grew 5.7%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 58,384 over 145 square miles of land.
| Measure | Carson City | 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 City'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. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Carson City?
Carson City holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Carson with 58,571 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Carson | 58,639 | $72,355 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Carson City?
The median resident of Carson City 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 City | 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% | – |
| 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% | – |
| 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 City earn?
Half of Carson City's 23,692 households earn less than $72,355 a year (±$3,090), against $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 City | 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 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 City?
Owners occupy 62.3% of Carson City'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 City | 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 |
| 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 1939 or earlier | 2.3%±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
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 City building?
Builders took permits for 573 new housing units across Carson City in 2025 (322 single-family), 9.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Carson City get to work?
70.6% of Carson City'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 City | 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 are Carson City's census tracts?
Carson City is divided into 15 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $51,840 (Tract 10.01) to $113,750 (Tract 10.02).
| Tract 132510000100 | 2,847±309 | $66,875 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 232510000200 | 4,017±584 | $79,115 |
| Tract 332510000300 | 4,337±412 | $104,219 |
| Tract 432510000400 | 3,910±536 | $65,147 |
| Tract 5.0132510000501 | 6,211±917 | $57,946 |
| Tract 5.0232510000502 | 3,255±328 | $52,787 |
| Tract 6.0132510000601 | 3,121±345 | $57,234 |
| Tract 6.0232510000602 | 3,038±461 | $64,853 |
| Tract 7.0132510000701 | 3,888±429 | $84,605 |
| Tract 7.0232510000702 | 3,875±521 | $76,771 |
| Tract 832510000800 | 5,694±355 | $99,406 |
| Tract 932510000900 | 5,663±845 | $64,900 |
| Tract 10.0132510001001 | 4,455±644 | $51,840 |
| Tract 10.0232510001002 | 4,073±657 | $113,750 |
| Tract 990032510990000 | 0±14 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Carson City compare with Nevada's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 4th of 17 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 12th of 17 |
| Residents per square mile | 1st of 17 |
| Median household income | 11th of 16 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 16 |
| Median gross rent | 7th of 17 |
| Poverty rate | 9th of 15 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5th of 17 |
| Median age | 10th of 17 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 City 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' school search.