Living in Carson, CA
Carson, California Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
92,079
Unemployment
6.0%
Poverty
8.7%
Median Home
$462,600
Median Income
$82,305
Median Rent
$1,524
Carson SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
5
Amenities
10
Education
6
Commute
5
Carson, CA Crime Report
2,448
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,662.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
7.50%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Carson / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,448 | 2,662.4 | 2,772.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 444 | 482.9 | 441.2 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 5 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 122 | 132.7 | 132.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 286 | 311.0 | 267.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 2,004 | 2,179.5 | 2,331.2 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 328 | 356.7 | 386.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 1,277 | 1,388.8 | 1,586.3 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 399 | 433.9 | 358.8 | 219.9 |
Carson, CA Cost Of Living
135
Carson's Overall Cost Of Living
Carson's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Carson | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 112 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 116 | 118 | 100 | |
| Health | 111 | 113 | 100 | |
| Housing | 184 | 196 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 126 | 128 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 118 | 100 | |
Carson, CA Photos
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Rankings for Carson in California
Map Of Carson, CA
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Population over time in Carson
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 92,079 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 92,517 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 92,927 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 92,780 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 92,691 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 92,475 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 91,994 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 91,937 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 91,508 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 91,299 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Carson
| Race | Carson | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7.0% | 37.2% | 60.7% |
| African American | 23.5% | 5.5% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 26.3% | 14.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 2.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 37.3% | 39.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Carson
| Gender | Carson | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Carson for adults over 25
| Education | Carson | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Carson, California
| Income | Carson | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.3% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.0% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.0% | 15.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.4% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.3% | 16.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.1% | 8.9% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.9% | 12.2% | 7.7% |
