Carson is a CDP located in Skamania County Washington. Carson has a 2024 population of 2,361. Carson is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually but its population has decreased by -15.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,800 in 2020.
The average household income in Carson is $79,352 with a poverty rate of 10.53%. The median age in Carson is 52.2 years: 51.3 years for males, and 52.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,175 | 85.19% |
| Two or more races | 169 | 6.62% |
| Native American | 131 | 5.13% |
| Other race | 78 | 3.06% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,120 | 2.28 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Married | 485 | 2.56 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Non Family | 385 | 1.19 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Female | 180 | 3.42 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Male | 70 | 3.41 | 31.4 | 68.6 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
77.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 188 | 9.11% |
| Associates Degree | 106 | 5.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 180 | 8.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 169 | 8.19% |
| High School Graduate | 811 | 39.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 0.58% |
| Some College | 598 | 28.97% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,745 | 1,593 | 309 |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 98 | 0 |
| Native American | 99 | 87 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 86 | 86 | 38 |
| Other Race | 78 | 78 | 38 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 48.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,020 | $0 | $60,888 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,047 | $56,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,680 | $59,241 | $48,125 |
| Some College | $54,773 | $90,152 | $39,732 |
$53,680
Average Earnings
$59,241
Average Male
$48,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.81% of Carson residents speak only English, while 3.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,158 | 254 | 11.77% |
| Native | 103 | 12 | 11.65% |
10.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.58%
Male Poverty Rate
15.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carson is White, with 11.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carson is Native, with 11.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.01% |
| High School | 2.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.17% |
| Male Employed | 3.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,035 | $96,173 |
| Households | $70,347 | $79,352 |
| Married Families | $91,788 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,175 | $39,685 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
377
Number of Veterans
377
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 89 |
| Second Gulf War | 75 |
| Vietnam | 61 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 32 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 136 |
| 35 to 54 | 112 |
| 75+ | 86 |
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 343 | 18.27% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 25.37% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 9.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.5%
Labor Force Participation
46.7%
Employment Rate
7.7%
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
39.6%
Born in Carson
98.43%
Native Born
1.57%
Foreign Born
1.57%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.43% of Carson residents were born in the United States, with 39.6% having been born in Washington. 1.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,361 | 6 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 2,355 | 6 | 0.26% |
| 2022 | 2,349 | -253 | -9.72% |
| 2021 | 2,602 | -198 | -7.07% |
| 2020 | 2,800 | -30 | -1.06% |
| 2019 | 2,830 | 127 | 4.7% |
| 2018 | 2,703 | 15 | 0.56% |
| 2017 | 2,688 | 31 | 1.17% |
| 2016 | 2,657 | 296 | 12.54% |
| 2015 | 2,361 | 99 | 4.38% |
| 2014 | 2,262 | 18 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 2,244 | 14 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 2,230 | 78 | 3.62% |
| 2011 | 2,152 | -127 | -5.57% |
| 2010 | 2,279 | 0 | 0% |