Carson, CA

Living in Carson

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Bikeability 42
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Walkability 31
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Commute 33
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Public Transit 44
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Affordability 23
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Public Safety 44
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Airports 81
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Hospitals 25
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Colleges 76
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Schools 13
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Residents

92k Population +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

$82k Median 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

$463k Median Home Value +$40k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median 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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Airports

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Bob Hope Airport
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