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 $127,844 with a poverty rate of 9.01%. The median age in Carson is 41.9 years: 40.4 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 | 25,194 | 26.94% |
| Black or African American | 21,015 | 22.47% |
| White | 16,264 | 17.39% |
| Other race | 15,046 | 16.09% |
| Two or more races | 13,912 | 14.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,268 | 1.36% |
| Native American | 824 | 0.88% |
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 | 26,406 | 3.48 | 74 | 26 |
| Married | 13,634 | 4.14 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Non Family | 5,375 | 1.36 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Female | 4,579 | 3.75 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Male | 2,818 | 3.88 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
3.84
Average Family Size
3.48
Average Household Size
74.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,904 | 8.79% |
| Associates Degree | 5,666 | 8.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,231 | 21.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,298 | 7.89% |
| High School Graduate | 14,940 | 22.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,168 | 7.7% |
| Some College | 15,935 | 23.73% |
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 | 23,153 | 15,526 | 2,283 |
| Asian | 19,717 | 18,577 | 9,421 |
| Black | 15,992 | 14,745 | 5,850 |
| Other Race | 10,022 | 6,358 | 1,038 |
| 2+ Races | 7,444 | 5,845 | 1,186 |
| White | 5,451 | 4,699 | 1,034 |
| Islander | 1,060 | 898 | 400 |
| Native American | 579 | 434 | 47 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 94.22%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,592 | $67,629 | $58,370 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,136 | $105,469 | $88,766 |
| High School Graduate | $39,988 | $45,487 | $32,982 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,322 | $36,116 | $29,033 |
| Overall | $49,609 | $52,532 | $47,416 |
| Some College | $47,423 | $50,264 | $44,012 |
$49,609
Average Earnings
$52,532
Average Male
$47,416
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
46.4% of Carson residents speak only English, while 53.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36,144 | 3,532 | 9.77% |
| Other | 14,975 | 1,991 | 13.3% |
| Asian | 25,153 | 1,848 | 7.35% |
| Black | 20,865 | 1,765 | 8.46% |
| Multiple | 13,817 | 934 | 6.76% |
| White | 5,844 | 928 | 15.88% |
| Native | 824 | 40 | 4.85% |
| Islander | 1,268 | 9 | 0.71% |
9.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.72%
Male Poverty Rate
9.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carson is White, with 15.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carson is Islander, with 0.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.94% |
| High School | 11.57% |
| Some College | 8.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 15.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.11% |
| Female Employed | 4.02% |
| Male Employed | 3.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,549 | $132,524 |
| Households | $107,391 | $127,844 |
| Married Families | $127,580 | $149,325 |
| Non Families | $55,864 | $87,608 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,270
Number of Veterans
3,076
Male Veterans
194
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,375 |
| First Gulf War | 543 |
| Second Gulf War | 457 |
| Korea | 165 |
| World War II | 99 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 955 |
| 65 to 74 | 949 |
| 55 to 64 | 630 |
| 35 to 54 | 532 |
| 18 to 34 | 204 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,209 | 6.74% |
| Asian | 809 | 3.75% |
| Hispanic | 665 | 2.47% |
| White | 616 | 4.59% |
| 2+ Races | 378 | 4.12% |
| Other Race | 185 | 1.63% |
| Native American | 45 | 7.12% |
| Islander | 28 | 2.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
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
52.25%
Born in Carson
64.82%
Native Born
35.18%
Foreign Born
11.07%
Non Citizen
24.12%
Naturalized
64.82% of Carson residents were born in the United States, with 52.25% having been born in California. 11.07% 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% |