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Carson, NV Founded 1858 Elev. 1,463 m
With about 58,364 residents, Carson is one of Nevada's notable places. Carson was founded in 1858. The median age is 42.1 and the median household income is $71,809. Homes carry a median value of $426,700, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (63.2%). Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Demographics Median household income
$71,809
High-school grad or higher
89.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Black 1.9%
Asian 2.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts 32.6%
Service 22%
Sales & office 21.5%
Production, transportation & material moving 15.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance 8.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Median home value
$426,700
Median gross rent
$1,172/mo
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Public, private and charter schools serving Carson.
Data source being added: U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Violent and property crime rates for Carson vs Nevada and national averages.
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Environment
Environmental hazards Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Carson.
Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Risk
Natural disaster risk Relatively Low Top hazards · Carson City County
Winter weather Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively Low
Heat wave Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Carson is in Carson City County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Carson was founded in 1858. Elevation ~1,463 m.
Population trend
59K 54K 58,364 2010 2024 Where Carson is
Las Vegas Henderson North Las Vegas Reno Sparks Carson Historic places
40 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.
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Carson — frequently asked What is the population of Carson, Nevada?
Carson has a population of about 58,364, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Carson?
The median home value in Carson is $426,700, and the median gross rent is $1,172/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Carson face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Carson City County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, earthquake, wildfire.
How many registered sex offenders are in Carson?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Carson. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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