Carson is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Carson has a 2024 population of 89,722. Carson is currently declining at a rate of -1.55% annually and its population has decreased by -5.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 95,388 in 2020.
The average household income in Carson is $123,201 with a poverty rate of 9.16%. The median age in Carson is 41.3 years: 39 years for males, and 43.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 24,137 | 25.55% |
| Black or African American | 21,222 | 22.46% |
| White | 19,310 | 20.44% |
| Other race | 14,781 | 15.65% |
| Two or more races | 12,686 | 13.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,790 | 1.89% |
| Native American | 549 | 0.58% |
Asian
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 26,084 | 3.56 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Married | 13,912 | 4.22 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Non Family | 4,851 | 1.28 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Female | 4,687 | 3.82 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Male | 2,634 | 3.77 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
3.91
Average Family Size
3.56
Average Household Size
74.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,980 | 8.87% |
| Associates Degree | 5,441 | 8.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,603 | 21.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,374 | 7.97% |
| High School Graduate | 14,790 | 21.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,938 | 8.81% |
| Some College | 15,309 | 22.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 24,152 | 15,565 | 2,606 |
| Asian | 18,798 | 17,701 | 9,323 |
| Black | 16,143 | 14,839 | 5,880 |
| Other Race | 9,905 | 6,178 | 1,060 |
| 2+ Races | 6,900 | 5,383 | 1,320 |
| White | 5,424 | 4,768 | 1,094 |
| Islander | 1,287 | 1,124 | 449 |
| Native American | 403 | 240 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 94.16%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,614 | $69,179 | $57,055 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,810 | $106,500 | $83,512 |
| High School Graduate | $40,226 | $44,789 | $32,093 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,936 | $35,068 | $27,681 |
| Overall | $47,681 | $50,352 | $45,880 |
| Some College | $44,726 | $47,157 | $41,004 |
$47,681
Average Earnings
$50,352
Average Male
$45,880
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.65% of Carson residents speak only English, while 54.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37,846 | 3,804 | 10.05% |
| Other | 14,715 | 2,191 | 14.89% |
| Black | 21,079 | 1,955 | 9.27% |
| Asian | 24,062 | 1,692 | 7.03% |
| White | 5,895 | 843 | 14.3% |
| Multiple | 12,590 | 732 | 5.81% |
| Islander | 1,790 | 123 | 6.87% |
| Native | 549 | 36 | 6.56% |
9.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.13%
Male Poverty Rate
9.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carson is Other, with 14.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carson is Multiple, with 5.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.95% |
| High School | 10.49% |
| Some College | 8.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 10.68% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.47% |
| Female Employed | 3.71% |
| Male Employed | 3.62% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $109,157 | $129,450 |
| Households | $103,045 | $123,201 |
| Married Families | $123,967 | $147,058 |
| Non Families | $52,204 | $74,414 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,583
Number of Veterans
3,404
Male Veterans
179
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,524 |
| First Gulf War | 582 |
| Second Gulf War | 504 |
| Korea | 178 |
| World War II | 76 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 1,060 |
| 75+ | 941 |
| 55 to 64 | 718 |
| 35 to 54 | 604 |
| 18 to 34 | 260 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,468 | 8.11% |
| Asian | 818 | 3.94% |
| White | 646 | 4.17% |
| Hispanic | 595 | 2.11% |
| 2+ Races | 368 | 4.33% |
| Other Race | 202 | 1.8% |
| Islander | 77 | 5.28% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.36%
Born in Carson
65.35%
Native Born
34.65%
Foreign Born
11.27%
Non Citizen
23.38%
Naturalized
65.35% of Carson residents were born in the United States, with 53.36% having been born in California. 11.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 82,641 | -1,416 | -1.68% |
| 2028 | 84,057 | -1,416 | -1.66% |
| 2027 | 85,473 | -1,417 | -1.63% |
| 2026 | 86,890 | -1,416 | -1.6% |
| 2025 | 88,306 | -1,416 | -1.58% |
| 2024 | 89,722 | -1,417 | -1.55% |
| 2023 | 91,139 | -974 | -1.06% |
| 2022 | 92,113 | -1,105 | -1.19% |
| 2021 | 93,218 | -2,170 | -2.27% |
| 2020 | 95,388 | 4,577 | 5.04% |
| 2019 | 90,811 | -717 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 91,528 | -514 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 92,042 | -323 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 92,365 | -131 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 92,496 | 110 | 0.12% |
| 2014 | 92,386 | 132 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 92,254 | 162 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 92,092 | 406 | 0.44% |
| 2011 | 91,686 | 124 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 91,562 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 89,730 | 5,735 | 6.83% |
| 1990 | 83,995 | 2,774 | 3.42% |
| 1980 | 81,221 | 10,071 | 14.15% |
| 1970 | 71,150 | 33,091 | 86.95% |
| 1960 | 38,059 | -44,582 | -53.95% |