Carson, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

91,354

Unemployment

6.7%

Poverty

9.1%

Median Home

$494,800

Median Income

$86,040

Median Rent

$1,569

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Carson SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Carson, CA Crime Report

2,436
Total Crimes

2,666.0
Total Crimes / 100k People

13.64%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Carson / 100k People	California / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	2,436	2,666.0	2,581.0	2,346.0

Violent Crime	392	429.0	442.0	387.8
Murder	8	8.8	5.6	6.5
Robbery	98	107.3	113.6	73.9
Aggravated Assault	265	290.0	288.7	279.7
Property Crime	2,044	2,237.0	2,138.9	1,958.2
Burglary	253	276.9	369.7	314.2
Larceny	1,262	1,381.2	1,341.7	1,398.0
Car Theft	529	579.0	427.6	246.0

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Carson, CA Cost Of Living

135
Carson's Overall Cost Of Living

1.4x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Carson	California	National Average
Overall	135	140	100

Services	117	112	100
Groceries	113	113	100
Health	112	115	100
Housing	185	198	100
Transportation	136	134	100
Utilities	106	126	100

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Carson, CA Photos

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Rankings for Carson in California

Ranks #126 in Cheapest Places To Live In California

Ranks #132 in Most Dangerous Cities In California

Ranks #172 in Worst Places To Live In California

Map Of Carson, CA

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Population over time in Carson

Year	Population	% Change
2020	91,354	-1.3%
2019	92,517	-0.4%
2018	92,927	0.2%
2017	92,780	0.1%
2016	92,691	0.2%
2015	92,475	0.5%
2014	91,994	0.1%
2013	91,937	0.5%
2012	91,508	0.2%
2011	91,299	-

Race / Ethnicity in Carson

White

6.7% (6,125)

African American

23.7% (21,658)

American Indian

0.1% (124)

Asian

25.3% (23,122)

Hawaiian

2.1% (1,904)

Other

0.1% (69)

Two Or More

3.4% (3,096)

Hispanic

38.6% (35,256)

Race	Carson	CA	USA
White	6.7%	36.5%	60.1%
African American	23.7%	5.4%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	25.3%	14.6%	5.6%
Hawaiian	2.1%	0.3%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.4%	3.4%	2.8%
Hispanic	38.6%	39.1%	18.2%

Gender in Carson

Female

51.1% (46,674)

Male

48.9% (44,679)

Gender	Carson	CA	USA
Female	51.1%	50.3%	50.8%
Male	48.9%	49.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Carson for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

8.0% (7,308)

9-12th Grade

9.0% (8,221)

High School / GED

22.0% (20,097)

Some College

23.0% (21,011)

Associate's Degree

9.0% (8,221)

Bachelor's Degree

21.0% (19,184)

Master's Degree

7.0% (6,394)

Professional Degree

1.0% (913)

Doctorate Degree

0.0% (0)

Education	Carson	CA	USA
< 9th Grade	8.0%	8.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	9.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	22.0%	20.0%	27.0%
Some College	23.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	9.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	21.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	7.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	0.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Carson, California

Less than $10,000

3.2% (291,149)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.3% (303,632)

$15,000 to $24,999

5.0% (453,428)

$25,000 to $34,999

6.5% (590,742)

$35,000 to $49,999

7.6% (698,317)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.0% (1,464,924)

$75,000 to $99,999

16.0% (1,457,214)

$100,000 to $149,999

20.8% (1,898,527)

$150,000 to $199,999

10.8% (984,326)

$200,000 or more

10.9% (993,137)

Income	Carson	CA	USA
Less than $10,000	3.2%	4.7%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.3%	3.9%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	5.0%	6.9%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	6.5%	7.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	7.6%	10.0%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.0%	15.3%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	16.0%	12.3%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	20.8%	17.1%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	10.8%	9.4%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	10.9%	13.3%	8.3%