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 $70,816 with a poverty rate of 10.95%. The median age in Carson is 51.4 years: 45.8 years for males, and 52.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,072 | 88.21% |
| Native American | 163 | 6.94% |
| Two or more races | 87 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 27 | 1.15% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,009 | 2.33 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Married | 448 | 2.66 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Non Family | 358 | 1.16 | 74 | 26 |
| Female | 131 | 3.73 | 74 | 26 |
| Male | 72 | 3.47 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
76.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 128 | 6.99% |
| Associates Degree | 41 | 2.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 145 | 7.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 128 | 6.99% |
| High School Graduate | 848 | 46.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 1.42% |
| Some College | 514 | 28.09% |
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 | 1,523 | 1,426 | 244 |
| Native American | 112 | 86 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 56 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 81 | 81 | 16 |
| Asian | 27 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 19.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,625 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,211 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,447 | $49,286 | $33,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,587 | $53,533 | $40,327 |
| Some College | $51,438 | $60,543 | $50,813 |
$43,587
Average Earnings
$53,533
Average Male
$40,327
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.2% of Carson residents speak only English, while 1.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,934 | 227 | 11.74% |
| Native | 124 | 26 | 20.97% |
10.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.75%
Male Poverty Rate
14.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carson is Native, with 20.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carson is White, with 11.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.88% |
| Some College | 14.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.76% |
| High School | 3.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.15% |
| Male Employed | 4.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,566 | $87,943 |
| Households | $65,898 | $70,816 |
| Married Families | $96,346 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,704 | $33,646 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.3%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
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
281
Number of Veterans
281
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 74 |
| Vietnam | 60 |
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| Korea | 53 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 90 |
| 35 to 54 | 78 |
| 75+ | 66 |
| 65 to 74 | 47 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 281 | 16.25% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 11.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.6%
Labor Force Participation
48.4%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
44.53%
Born in Carson
99.32%
Native Born
0.68%
Foreign Born
0.68%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.32% of Carson residents were born in the United States, with 44.53% having been born in Washington. 0.68% 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% |