Carson, CA
Living in Carson
Bikeability42
Walkability31
Commute33
Public Transit44
Affordability23
Public Safety44
Airports81
Hospitals25
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools13
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
92kPopulation+780 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
81%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian26%
Black23%
Caucasian7%
Hispanic or Latino37%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian3%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate22%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$82kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty
32 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$463kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$361 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196931%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K29%
$500K to $749K36%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas75%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Carson
United States45
California55
Los Angeles Metro Area59
Los Angeles County64
Property Crime in Carson
United States48
California56
Los Angeles Metro Area53
Los Angeles County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (77%)(20%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton81%
Donald Trump15%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 57 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Carson
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Carson, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Carson, CA
Golden Wings Academy Inc
1 miles, SW
Freeman Enrichment Center
1 miles, SW
Carson Christian School
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Carson, CA
American University of Health Sciences
5 miles, SE
California State University-Long Beach
9 miles, SE
Touro University Worldwide
11 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Carson, CA
Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center
3 miles, W
College Medical Center
4 miles, SE
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
4 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Carson, CA
Long Beach Airport-Daugherty Field
6 miles, E
Los Angeles International Airport
12 miles, NW
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
25 miles, SE
Bob Hope Airport
26 miles, N