Carson City, Nevada's estimated 2024 population is 58,007 with a growth rate of -0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Carson City, Nevada is the 4th largest county in Nevada. The 2010 population was 54,983 and has seen a growth of 5.5% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 57,862 | -29 | -0.05% |
| 2028 | 57,891 | -29 | -0.05% |
| 2027 | 57,920 | -29 | -0.05% |
| 2026 | 57,949 | -29 | -0.05% |
| 2025 | 57,978 | -29 | -0.05% |
| 2024 | 58,007 | -29 | -0.05% |
| 2023 | 58,036 | -29 | -0.05% |
| 2022 | 58,065 | -699 | -1.19% |
| 2021 | 58,764 | 78 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 58,686 | 2,792 | 5% |
| 2019 | 55,894 | 607 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 55,287 | 603 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 54,684 | 361 | 0.66% |
| 2016 | 54,323 | 171 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 54,152 | 40 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 54,112 | 366 | 0.68% |
| 2013 | 53,746 | -584 | -1.07% |
| 2012 | 54,330 | -357 | -0.65% |
| 2011 | 54,687 | -296 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 54,983 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 40,443 | 8,421 | 26.3% |
| 1980 | 32,022 | 16,554 | 107.02% |
| 1970 | 15,468 | 7,405 | 91.84% |
| 1960 | 8,063 | 3,891 | 93.26% |
| 1950 | 4,172 | 963 | 30.01% |
| 1940 | 3,209 | 988 | 44.48% |
| 1930 | 2,221 | -232 | -9.46% |
| 1920 | 2,453 | -962 | -28.17% |
| 1910 | 3,415 | 522 | 18.04% |
| 1900 | 2,893 | -1,990 | -40.75% |
| 1890 | 4,883 | -529 | -9.77% |
| 1880 | 5,412 | 1,744 | 47.55% |
| 1870 | 3,668 | -54,194 | -93.66% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,024 | 72% |
| Two or more races | 7,405 | 12.69% |
| Other race | 4,915 | 8.42% |
| Asian | 1,557 | 2.67% |
| Native American | 1,293 | 2.22% |
| Black or African American | 1,144 | 1.96% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.04% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,652 | 2.36 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Married | 10,105 | 3.05 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Non Family | 8,891 | 1.21 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Female | 2,908 | 3.16 | 47 | 53 |
| Male | 1,748 | 2.81 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
63.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,212 | 7.62% |
| Associates Degree | 4,461 | 10.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,595 | 15.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,739 | 8.87% |
| High School Graduate | 11,503 | 27.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,387 | 3.29% |
| Some College | 11,272 | 26.73% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,244 | 27,963 | 8,384 |
| Hispanic | 8,539 | 5,866 | 904 |
| 2+ Races | 4,097 | 3,246 | 719 |
| Other Race | 3,236 | 2,173 | 335 |
| Asian | 1,183 | 1,014 | 387 |
| Native American | 954 | 768 | 154 |
| Black | 881 | 607 | 99 |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 72.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,806 | $60,815 | $50,406 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,347 | $68,889 | $64,030 |
| High School Graduate | $40,758 | $42,189 | $36,538 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,067 | $35,000 | $27,688 |
| Overall | $43,662 | $47,168 | $39,106 |
| Some College | $44,367 | $48,271 | $39,030 |
$43,662
Average Earnings
$47,168
Average Male
$39,106
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.61% of Carson City, Nevada residents speak only English, while 21.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35,380 | 2,666 | 7.54% |
| Hispanic | 14,694 | 2,320 | 15.79% |
| Multiple | 7,148 | 1,273 | 17.81% |
| Other | 4,821 | 704 | 14.6% |
| Native | 1,117 | 284 | 25.43% |
| Asian | 1,486 | 128 | 8.61% |
| Black | 689 | 96 | 13.93% |
11.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.91%
Male Poverty Rate
12.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carson City, Nevada is Native, with 25.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carson City, Nevada is White, with 7.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.98% |
| Some College | 11.24% |
| High School | 9.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.82% |
| Female Employed | 5.94% |
| Male Employed | 4.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,823 | $104,360 |
| Households | $71,809 | $93,302 |
| Married Families | $102,201 | $120,907 |
| Non Families | $43,894 | $66,301 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4,278
Number of Veterans
4,014
Male Veterans
264
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,687 |
| First Gulf War | 1,030 |
| Second Gulf War | 725 |
| Korea | 220 |
| World War II | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 1,176 |
| 75+ | 1,135 |
| 55 to 64 | 883 |
| 35 to 54 | 839 |
| 18 to 34 | 245 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,901 | 11.29% |
| 2+ Races | 165 | 3.38% |
| Hispanic | 159 | 1.54% |
| Other Race | 69 | 1.89% |
| Native American | 65 | 5.71% |
| Black | 50 | 5.08% |
| Asian | 28 | 2.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
31.69%
Born in Carson City, Nevada
87.35%
Native Born
12.65%
Foreign Born
6.52%
Non Citizen
6.13%
Naturalized
87.35% of Carson City, Nevada residents were born in the United States, with 31.69% having been born in Nevada. 6.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.