Carson County, TX Map & Demographics

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Carson County Overview

$40,192
PER CAPITA INCOME
$107,885
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$83,199
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
48.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
51.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,801
TOTAL POPULATION
2,890
MALE POPULATION
2,911
FEMALE POPULATION
99.28
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.73
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
2,887
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Carson County Area Codes

Income in Carson County

Income Overview in Carson County

Per Capita Income in Carson County is $40,192, while median incomes of families and households are $107,885 and $83,199 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,801$40,192
Median Family Income1,466$107,885
Mean Family Income1,466$119,968
Median Household Income2,260$83,199
Mean Household Income2,260$100,407
Income Deficit1,466$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,80148.67%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,80151.33¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,8010.39

Earnings by Sex in Carson County

Average Earnings in Carson County are $47,936, $66,529 for men and $34,151 for women, a difference of 48.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Carson County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,628 (53.7%)$66,529
Female1,401 (46.3%)$34,151
Total3,029 (100.0%)$47,936

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Carson County

The most common earnings brackets in Carson County are $100,000+ for men (447 | 27.5%) and $22,500 to $24,999 for women (164 | 11.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Carson County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5 (0.3%)79 (5.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)23 (1.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49919 (1.2%)20 (1.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99911 (0.7%)33 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $12,49989 (5.5%)28 (2.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99921 (1.3%)49 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4999 (0.5%)14 (1.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99922 (1.3%)28 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4993 (0.2%)34 (2.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99928 (1.7%)164 (11.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99951 (3.1%)108 (7.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99939 (2.4%)148 (10.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99981 (5.0%)102 (7.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99952 (3.2%)76 (5.4%)
$45,000 to $49,999146 (9.0%)68 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99967 (4.1%)74 (5.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999119 (7.3%)103 (7.3%)
$65,000 to $74,999162 (10.0%)77 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999257 (15.8%)83 (5.9%)
$100,000+447 (27.5%)90 (6.4%)
Total1,628 (100.0%)1,401 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Carson County

Average earnings in Carson County are $71,343 for men and $39,254 for women, a difference of 45.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $124,615, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $56,375. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $45,962, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $35,341.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Carson County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$56,375$35,341
College or Associate's Degree$65,893$42,500
Bachelor's Degree$82,545$45,962
Graduate Degree$124,615$0
Total$71,343$39,254

Family Income in Carson County

Family Income Brackets in Carson County

According to the Carson County family income data, there are 408 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 7 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Carson County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000231.6%
$10,000 to $14,99970.5%
$15,000 to $24,999211.4%
$25,000 to $34,999926.3%
$35,000 to $49,9991016.9%
$50,000 to $74,99917712.1%
$75,000 to $99,99919913.6%
$100,000 to $149,99940827.8%
$150,000 to $199,99926518.1%
$200,000+16911.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Carson County

3-person families (311 | 21.2%) account for the highest median family income in Carson County with $142,750 per family, while 3-person families (311 | 21.2%) have the highest median income of $47,583 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Carson County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families791 (54.0%)$90,469
3-Person Families311 (21.2%)$142,750
4-Person Families190 (13.0%)$129,167
5-Person Families85 (5.8%)$134,632
6-Person Families81 (5.5%)$0
7+ Person Families8 (0.5%)$0
Total1,466 (100.0%)$107,885

Family Income by Number of Earners in Carson County

The median family income in Carson County is $107,885, with families comprising 3+ earners (133) having the highest median family income of $150,444, while families with no earners (225) have the lowest median family income of $49,688, accounting for 9.1% and 15.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Carson County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners225 (15.3%)$49,688
1 Earner389 (26.5%)$74,145
2 Earners719 (49.0%)$129,940
3+ Earners133 (9.1%)$150,444
Total1,466 (100.0%)$107,885

Household Income in Carson County

Household Income Brackets in Carson County

With 459 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Carson County, accounting for 20.3% of all households. In contrast, only 11 households (0.5%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Carson County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000110.5%
$10,000 to $14,999974.3%
$15,000 to $24,999974.3%
$25,000 to $34,99924610.9%
$35,000 to $49,9992129.4%
$50,000 to $74,99928912.8%
$75,000 to $99,99935715.8%
$100,000 to $149,99945920.3%
$150,000 to $199,99929613.1%
$200,000+1948.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Carson County

The median household income in Carson County is $83,199, with the highest median household income of $112,981 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 624 households (27.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $52,500, with 762 households (33.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Carson County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years41 (1.8%)$64,750
25 to 44 Years624 (27.6%)$112,981
45 to 64 Years833 (36.9%)$101,893
65+ Years762 (33.7%)$52,500
Total2,260 (100.0%)$83,199

Poverty in Carson County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Carson County

With 4.7% poverty level for males and 10.2% for females among the residents of Carson County, 6 to 11 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 49 males (22.8%) and 78 females (24.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Carson County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (12.6%)15 (8.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years49 (22.8%)29 (16.5%)
12 to 14 Years7 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)6 (16.7%)
16 and 17 Years15 (16.3%)6 (5.4%)
18 to 24 Years2 (1.0%)78 (24.6%)
25 to 34 Years7 (2.3%)28 (10.9%)
35 to 44 Years8 (2.4%)10 (2.8%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)12 (3.7%)
55 to 64 Years12 (3.1%)21 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years1 (0.3%)55 (17.0%)
75 Years and over9 (4.1%)37 (12.7%)
Total135 (4.7%)297 (10.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Carson County

According to the poverty statistics in Carson County, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Carson County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years174 (87.4%)162 (91.5%)
5 Years16 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years166 (77.2%)147 (83.5%)
12 to 14 Years114 (94.2%)142 (100.0%)
15 Years48 (100.0%)30 (83.3%)
16 and 17 Years77 (83.7%)106 (94.6%)
18 to 24 Years205 (99.0%)239 (75.4%)
25 to 34 Years301 (97.7%)229 (89.1%)
35 to 44 Years332 (97.7%)348 (97.2%)
45 to 54 Years312 (100.0%)316 (96.3%)
55 to 64 Years378 (96.9%)335 (94.1%)
65 to 74 Years381 (99.7%)268 (83.0%)
75 Years and over209 (95.9%)254 (87.3%)
Total2,713 (95.3%)2,613 (89.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Carson County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Carson County show that 0.7% or 9 of the total 1,216 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 8 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Carson County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children832 (99.9%)1 (0.1%)
1 or 2 Children259 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total1,207 (99.3%)9 (0.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Carson County

According to the poverty data in Carson County, 3.6% or 2 single-father households and 14.4% or 28 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (4.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Carson County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children2 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Total2 (3.6%)28 (14.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Carson County

The poverty data for Carson County shows that 9 of the married-couple family households (0.7%) and 30 of the single-parent households (12.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Carson County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)2 (1.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children8 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)
Total9 (0.7%)30 (12.0%)

Race in Carson County

The most populous races in Carson County are White / Caucasian (5,284 | 91.1%), Hispanic or Latino (617 | 10.6%), and Native / Alaskan (148 | 2.5%).
Race in Carson County
Race# Population% Population
Asian80.1%
Black / African American691.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific290.5%
Hispanic or Latino61710.6%
Native / Alaskan1482.5%
White / Caucasian5,28491.1%
Two or more Races1272.2%
Some other Race1362.3%
Total5,801100.0%

Ancestry in Carson County

The most populous ancestries reported in Carson County are German (896 | 15.4%), Irish (577 | 10.0%), English (460 | 7.9%), Mexican (428 | 7.4%), and American (256 | 4.4%), together accounting for 45.1% of all Carson County residents.
Ancestry in Carson County
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2564.4%
Belgian10.0%
British390.7%
Central American10.0%
Cherokee20.0%
Chickasaw180.3%
Choctaw450.8%
Colombian30.1%
Comanche20.0%
Creek10.0%
Cuban140.2%
Czech60.1%
Czechoslovakian170.3%
Danish230.4%
Dutch West Indian90.2%
English4607.9%
European380.7%
French210.4%
German89615.4%
Greek530.9%
Guatemalan10.0%
Irish57710.0%
Italian150.3%
Korean60.1%
Latvian10.0%
Mexican4287.4%
Native Hawaiian290.5%
Navajo20.0%
Norwegian200.3%
Pakistani20.0%
Polish871.5%
Russian100.2%
Samoan200.3%
Scandinavian130.2%
Scotch-Irish250.4%
Scottish1242.1%
Sioux741.3%
South American30.1%
Spaniard520.9%
Spanish1152.0%
Swedish330.6%
Swiss140.2%
Welsh380.7%
Yugoslavian821.4%
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Immigrants in Carson County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Carson County came from Latin America (84 | 1.5%), Central America (81 | 1.4%), Mexico (80 | 1.4%), Europe (33 | 0.6%), and Bosnia and Herzegovina (21 | 0.4%), together accounting for 5.2% of all Carson County residents.
Immigrants in Carson County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia190.3%
Bosnia and Herzegovina210.4%
Central America811.4%
Colombia30.1%
Eastern Europe210.4%
Europe330.6%
Germany40.1%
Guatemala10.0%
India110.2%
Ireland80.1%
Latin America841.5%
Mexico801.4%
Northern Europe80.1%
Philippines60.1%
South America30.1%
South Central Asia110.2%
South Eastern Asia80.1%
Thailand20.0%
Western Europe40.1%
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Sex and Age in Carson County

Sex and Age in Carson County

The most populous age groups in Carson County are 65 to 69 Years (298 | 10.3%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (234 | 8.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Carson County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years199 (6.9%)177 (6.1%)
5 to 9 Years172 (5.9%)127 (4.4%)
10 to 14 Years180 (6.2%)228 (7.8%)
15 to 19 Years242 (8.4%)231 (7.9%)
20 to 24 Years106 (3.7%)234 (8.0%)
25 to 29 Years185 (6.4%)101 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Years138 (4.8%)156 (5.4%)
35 to 39 Years137 (4.7%)125 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Years214 (7.4%)234 (8.0%)
45 to 49 Years153 (5.3%)141 (4.8%)
50 to 54 Years163 (5.6%)187 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years123 (4.3%)130 (4.5%)
60 to 64 Years274 (9.5%)226 (7.8%)
65 to 69 Years298 (10.3%)179 (6.1%)
70 to 74 Years86 (3.0%)144 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years101 (3.5%)38 (1.3%)
80 to 84 Years87 (3.0%)85 (2.9%)
85 Years and over32 (1.1%)168 (5.8%)
Total2,890 (100.0%)2,911 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Carson County

Median Family Size in Carson County

The median family size in Carson County is 3.19 persons per family, with single female/mother families (195 | 13.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.56 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (55 | 3.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.75 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Carson County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,216 (83.0%)3.15
Single Male/Father55 (3.7%)2.75
Single Female/Mother195 (13.3%)3.56
Total Families1,466 (100.0%)3.19

Median Household Size in Carson County

The median household size in Carson County is 2.54 persons per household, with single female/mother households (195 | 8.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.7 persons per household. non-family households (794 | 35.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Carson County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,216 (53.8%)3.15
Single Male/Father55 (2.4%)3.51
Single Female/Mother195 (8.6%)3.70
Non-family794 (35.1%)1.24
Total Households2,260 (100.0%)2.54

Household Size by Marriage Status in Carson County

Out of a total of 2,260 households in Carson County, 1,466 (64.9%) are family households, while 794 (35.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 784, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 706.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Carson County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-706 (31.2%)
2-Person Households784 (34.7%)81 (3.6%)
3-Person Households269 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households238 (10.5%)7 (0.3%)
5-Person Households86 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households61 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households28 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,466 (64.9%)794 (35.1%)

Female Fertility in Carson County

Fertility by Age in Carson County

Average fertility rate in Carson County is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 96.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 90.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Carson County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years47 (90.4%)96.0
35 to 50 years5 (9.6%)10.0
Total52 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Carson County

88.5% of women with births (52) in Carson County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 12.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Carson County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years41 (87.2%)6 (12.8%)
35 to 50 years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total46 (88.5%)6 (11.5%)

Fertility by Education in Carson County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Carson County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree30 (57.7%)75.0
Bachelor's Degree22 (42.3%)84.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total52 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Carson County

11.5% of women with births in Carson County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 27.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Carson County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree16 (72.7%)6 (27.3%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total46 (88.5%)6 (11.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Carson County

Employment by Class of Employer in Carson County

Among the 2,820 employed individuals in Carson County, private company employees (1,655 | 58.7%), local government employees (315 | 11.2%), and state government employees (293 | 10.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Carson County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,65558.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1294.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2498.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations1184.2%
Local Government Employees31511.2%
State Government Employees29310.4%
Federal Government Employees612.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,820100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Carson County

According to the labor force statistics for Carson County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,634), 62.3% or 2,887 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.9% or 55 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 87.4% or 250 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.4% or 19 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Carson County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years103 (26.5%)19 (18.4%)
20 to 24 Years293 (86.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years250 (87.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years236 (80.3%)5 (2.1%)
35 to 44 Years614 (86.5%)2 (0.3%)
45 to 54 Years528 (82.0%)28 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years192 (75.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years321 (64.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years289 (40.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over61 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,887 (62.3%)55 (1.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Carson County

According to labor force statistics for Carson County, 79.7% of individuals (2,142) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,687) are in the labor force, with 1.6% or 34 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.9% or 609 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 20.5% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Carson County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School78 (54.9%)29 (20.5%)
High School Diploma578 (77.7%)18 (2.4%)
College / Associate Degree876 (78.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher609 (88.9%)5 (0.8%)
Total2,142 (79.7%)43 (1.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Carson County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Carson County are Management (502 | 17.7%), Community & Social Service (344 | 12.1%), Education Instruction & Library (285 | 10.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (210 | 7.4%), and Health Technologists (120 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Carson County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Carson County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (88.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (82.5%), Education Instruction & Library (74.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Carson County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management318 (63.3%)184 (36.6%)
Business & Financial44 (45.4%)53 (54.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science76 (73.8%)27 (26.2%)
Computers & Mathematics12 (66.7%)6 (33.3%)
Architecture & Engineering52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science12 (36.4%)21 (63.6%)
Community & Social Service 126 (36.6%)218 (63.4%)
Education, Arts & Media47 (88.7%)6 (11.3%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library73 (25.6%)212 (74.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating55 (26.2%)155 (73.8%)
Health Technologists21 (17.5%)99 (82.5%)
Total (Category)619 (49.3%)637 (50.7%)
Total (Overall)1,532 (54.1%)1,301 (45.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Carson County are Security & Protection (137 | 4.8%), Law Enforcement (110 | 3.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (109 | 3.8%), Healthcare Support (53 | 1.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (49 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Carson County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Carson County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (75.2%), and Law Enforcement (69.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (63.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Carson County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
Security & Protection103 (75.2%)34 (24.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement76 (69.1%)34 (30.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving18 (36.7%)31 (63.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance48 (44.0%)61 (56.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total (Category)169 (46.9%)191 (53.1%)
Total (Overall)1,532 (54.1%)1,301 (45.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Carson County are Office & Administration (307 | 10.8%), and Sales & Related (298 | 10.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Carson County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Carson County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related88 (29.5%)210 (70.5%)
Office & Administration103 (33.6%)204 (66.4%)
Total (Category)191 (31.6%)414 (68.4%)
Total (Overall)1,532 (54.1%)1,301 (45.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Carson County are Construction & Extraction (141 | 5.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (73 | 2.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (46 | 1.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Carson County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Carson County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry27 (58.7%)19 (41.3%)
Construction & Extraction141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)241 (92.7%)19 (7.3%)
Total (Overall)1,532 (54.1%)1,301 (45.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Carson County are Production (125 | 4.4%), Transportation (117 | 4.1%), and Material Moving (110 | 3.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Carson County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Carson County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production110 (88.0%)15 (12.0%)
Transportation117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving85 (77.3%)25 (22.7%)
Total (Category)312 (88.6%)40 (11.4%)
Total (Overall)1,532 (54.1%)1,301 (45.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Carson County

Employment Industries in Carson County

The major employment industries in Carson County include Retail Trade (386 | 13.6%), Educational Services (381 | 13.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (311 | 11.0%), Construction (286 | 10.1%), and Public Administration (268 | 9.5%).
Employment Industries in Carson County

Employment Industries by Sex in Carson County

The Carson County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (96.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (92.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (78.1%), and Educational Services (65.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Carson County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting160 (67.5%)77 (32.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction246 (86.0%)40 (14.0%)
Manufacturing140 (72.5%)53 (27.5%)
Wholesale Trade65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade193 (50.0%)193 (50.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing97 (96.0%)4 (4.0%)
Utilities34 (58.6%)24 (41.4%)
Information31 (68.9%)14 (31.1%)
Finance & Insurance12 (7.9%)140 (92.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2 (66.7%)1 (33.3%)
Professional & Scientific31 (81.6%)7 (18.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support41 (71.9%)16 (28.1%)
Educational Services132 (34.6%)249 (65.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance68 (21.9%)243 (78.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services27 (36.0%)48 (64.0%)
Public Administration136 (50.7%)132 (49.2%)
Total1,532 (54.1%)1,301 (45.9%)

Education in Carson County

School Enrollment in Carson County

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,192 students in Carson County are high school (406 | 34.1%), middle school (353 | 29.6%), and elementary school (255 | 21.4%).
School Enrollment in Carson County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool403.4%
Kindergarten322.7%
Elementary School25521.4%
Middle School35329.6%
High School40634.1%
College / Undergraduate867.2%
Graduate / Professional201.7%
Total1,192100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Carson County

Out of a total of 1,192 students who are enrolled in schools in Carson County, 128 (10.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,064 (89.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 43 (97.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 257 (97.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Carson County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds30 (93.8%)2 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old257 (97.0%)8 (3.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds393 (96.3%)15 (3.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds274 (95.1%)14 (4.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds67 (84.8%)12 (15.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds19 (36.5%)33 (63.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds23 (95.8%)1 (4.2%)
35 Years and over1 (2.3%)43 (97.7%)
Total1,064 (89.3%)128 (10.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Carson County

Education (301 | 29.7%), business (174 | 17.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (126 | 12.4%), science & technology (84 | 8.3%), and physical & health sciences (81 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 1,014 individuals in Carson County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Carson County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics131.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural12612.4%
Physical & Health Sciences818.0%
Psychology242.4%
Social Sciences313.1%
Engineering272.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies121.2%
Science & Technology848.3%
Business17417.2%
Education30129.7%
Literature & Languages60.6%
Liberal Arts & History504.9%
Visual & Performing Arts20.2%
Communications232.3%
Arts & Humanities605.9%
Total1,014100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Carson County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Carson County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Carson County are males with 2 vehicles (745, accounting for 48.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (555, making up 58.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Carson County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle18 (1.2%)9 (0.7%)
1 Vehicle144 (9.4%)93 (7.3%)
2 Vehicles745 (48.7%)555 (43.5%)
3 Vehicles255 (16.7%)333 (26.1%)
4 Vehicles214 (14.0%)230 (18.0%)
5 or more Vehicles155 (10.1%)56 (4.4%)
Total1,531 (100.0%)1,276 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Carson County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Carson County are 30 to 34 minutes (446 commuters, 17.2%), less than 5 minutes (403 commuters, 15.6%), and 5 to 9 minutes (356 commuters, 13.8%).
Commute Time in Carson County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes40315.6%
5 to 9 Minutes35613.8%
10 to 14 Minutes1827.0%
15 to 19 Minutes2318.9%
20 to 24 Minutes2108.1%
25 to 29 Minutes1706.6%
30 to 34 Minutes44617.2%
35 to 39 Minutes983.8%
40 to 44 Minutes1264.9%
45 to 59 Minutes26310.2%
60 to 89 Minutes632.4%
90 or more Minutes401.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Carson County

The most common commute times in Carson County are less than 5 minutes (243 commuters, 17.1%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (243 commuters, 20.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Carson County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes243 (17.1%)160 (13.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes201 (14.2%)155 (13.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes56 (4.0%)126 (10.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes155 (10.9%)76 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes162 (11.4%)48 (4.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes102 (7.2%)68 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes203 (14.3%)243 (20.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes65 (4.6%)33 (2.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes22 (1.5%)104 (8.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes146 (10.3%)117 (10.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes34 (2.4%)29 (2.5%)
90 or more Minutes30 (2.1%)10 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Carson County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Carson County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (288, 20.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (265, 22.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Carson County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM101 (7.1%)29 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM25 (1.8%)28 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM55 (3.9%)51 (4.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM288 (20.3%)130 (11.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM179 (12.6%)51 (4.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM174 (12.3%)265 (22.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM203 (14.3%)192 (16.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM147 (10.4%)96 (8.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM55 (3.9%)15 (1.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM32 (2.3%)64 (5.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM70 (4.9%)58 (5.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)9 (0.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM36 (2.5%)103 (8.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM54 (3.8%)78 (6.7%)
Total1,419 (100.0%)1,169 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Carson County

Occupancy by Ownership in Carson County

Of the total 2,260 dwellings in Carson County, owner-occupied units account for 1,893 (83.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 367 (16.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Carson County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,89383.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units36716.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,260100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Carson County

Occupancy by Household Size in Carson County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household70631.2%
2-Person Household86538.3%
3-Person Household26911.9%
4+ Person Household42018.6%
Total Housing Units2,260100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Carson County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Carson County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household587 (83.1%)119 (16.9%)
2-Person Household790 (91.3%)75 (8.7%)
3-Person Household205 (76.2%)64 (23.8%)
4+ Person Household311 (74.1%)109 (26.0%)
Total Housing Units1,893 (83.8%)367 (16.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Carson County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Carson County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School118 (69.8%)51 (30.2%)
High School Diploma597 (86.4%)94 (13.6%)
College/Associate Degree665 (80.5%)161 (19.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher513 (89.4%)61 (10.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Carson County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Carson County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years28812.7%
35 to 44 Years37716.7%
45 to 54 Years39417.4%
55 to 64 Years43919.4%
65 to 74 Years40718.0%
75 to 84 Years1988.8%
85 Years and Over1577.0%
Total2,260100.0%

Housing Finances in Carson County

Median Income by Occupancy in Carson County

Median Income by Occupancy in Carson County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,893 (83.8%)$84,792
Renter-Occupied367 (16.2%)$66,938
Average2,260 (100.0%)$83,199

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Carson County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Carson County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0005 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9996 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99988 (4.6%)9 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99961 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99922 (1.2%)15 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999180 (9.5%)66 (18.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999155 (8.2%)57 (15.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999240 (12.7%)49 (13.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999293 (15.5%)65 (17.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999402 (21.2%)57 (15.5%)
$150,000 or more441 (23.3%)49 (13.4%)
Total1,893 (100.0%)367 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Carson County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Carson County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300232 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499344 (18.2%)12 (3.3%)
$500 to $799415 (21.9%)87 (23.7%)
$800 to $999209 (11.0%)65 (17.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499381 (20.1%)55 (15.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999215 (11.4%)42 (11.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49976 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9996 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more15 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,893 (100.0%)367 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Carson County

Housing Structures in Carson County

Housing Structures in Carson County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,03089.8%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments421.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments200.9%
Mobile Home / Other1687.4%
Total2,260100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Carson County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Carson County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,739 (85.7%)291 (14.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other154 (91.7%)14 (8.3%)
Total1,893 (83.8%)367 (16.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Carson County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Carson County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms23 (1.2%)39 (10.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms903 (47.7%)214 (58.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms655 (34.6%)63 (17.2%)
8 or more Rooms312 (16.5%)51 (13.9%)
Total1,893 (100.0%)367 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Carson County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Carson County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,286 (67.9%)222 (60.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas36 (1.9%)21 (5.7%)
Electricity493 (26.0%)122 (33.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene56 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels17 (0.9%)2 (0.5%)
No Fuel Used5 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,893 (100.0%)367 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Carson County

Household Vehicle Usage in Carson County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle13 (0.7%)51 (13.9%)
1 Vehicle390 (20.6%)71 (19.4%)
2 Vehicles847 (44.7%)212 (57.8%)
3 or more Vehicles643 (34.0%)33 (9.0%)
Total1,893 (100.0%)367 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Carson County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Carson County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,087806
Median Property Value$107,200$149,500
Median Household Income$72,404$279
Monthly Housing Costs$483$15
Real Estate Taxes$1,455$13

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Carson County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Carson County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000194 (17.8%)26 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999320 (29.4%)186 (23.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999535 (49.2%)524 (65.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99928 (2.6%)55 (6.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99910 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)15 (1.9%)
Total1,087 (100.0%)806 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Carson County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Carson County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00011 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999159 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999140 (12.9%)12 (1.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999105 (9.7%)40 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999152 (14.0%)50 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999218 (20.1%)88 (10.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999140 (12.9%)75 (9.3%)
$150,000 or more162 (14.9%)262 (32.5%)
Total1,087 (100.0%)806 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Carson County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Carson County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x588 (54.1%)126,250 (15,663.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x270 (24.8%)612 (75.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x64 (5.9%)123 (15.3%)
4.0x or more165 (15.2%)21 (2.6%)
Total1,087 (100.0%)806 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Carson County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Carson County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800216 (19.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499332 (30.5%)20 (2.5%)
$800 to $1,499500 (46.0%)231 (28.7%)
Total1,087 (100.0%)806 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Carson County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carson County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carson County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years407 (94.9%)22 (5.1%)
6 to 18 Years916 (86.6%)142 (13.4%)
19 to 25 Years445 (85.1%)78 (14.9%)
26 to 34 Years352 (78.2%)98 (21.8%)
35 to 44 Years564 (80.8%)134 (19.2%)
45 to 54 Years581 (90.8%)59 (9.2%)
55 to 64 Years688 (92.2%)58 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years705 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older509 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,167 (89.7%)591 (10.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Carson County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Carson County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born407 (94.9%)22 (5.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen916 (86.6%)142 (13.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen445 (85.1%)78 (14.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Carson County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Carson County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000261 (84.5%)48 (15.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999772 (84.8%)138 (15.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999607 (93.8%)40 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999649 (87.8%)90 (12.2%)
$100,000 and over2,853 (91.2%)274 (8.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carson County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carson County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 669 (16.1%)338 (78.8%)
6 to 18 Years182 (17.2%)734 (69.4%)
19 to 25 Years12 (2.3%)433 (82.8%)
25 to 34 Years23 (5.1%)331 (73.6%)
35 to 44 Years15 (2.1%)549 (78.6%)
45 to 54 Years58 (9.1%)523 (81.7%)
55 to 64 Years73 (9.8%)638 (85.5%)
65 to 74 Years512 (72.6%)342 (48.5%)
75 Years and over509 (100.0%)226 (44.4%)
Total1,453 (25.2%)4,114 (71.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Carson County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Carson County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (1.5%)7 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years94 (9.0%)70 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years31 (8.1%)15 (4.6%)
75 Years and over148 (67.9%)192 (66.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Carson County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Carson County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (0.4%)5 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years54 (5.2%)24 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years22 (5.8%)10 (3.1%)
75 Years and over133 (61.0%)87 (29.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Carson County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years1 (0.2%)2 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years15 (1.4%)9 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (3.7%)54 (18.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Carson County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (1.4%)2 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years13 (1.3%)13 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years3 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over35 (16.1%)62 (21.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Carson County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years31 (3.0%)43 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years5 (1.3%)13 (4.0%)
75 Years and over82 (37.6%)149 (51.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Carson County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years16 (1.5%)10 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over22 (10.1%)14 (4.8%)

Technology Access in Carson County

Computing Device Access in Carson County

Computing Device Access in Carson County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,58870.3%
Smartphone1,87583.0%
Tablet82136.3%
No Computing Device1918.5%
Total2,260100.0%

Internet Access in Carson County

Internet Access in Carson County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,38261.2%
Cellular Data Only22510.0%
Satellite Internet2079.2%
No Internet47320.9%
Total2,260100.0%

Carson County Summary

Carson County is located in the Texas Panhandle, in the northern part of the state. It is bordered by Hutchinson County to the north, Moore County to the east, Potter County to the south, and Deaf Smith County to the west. The county seat is Panhandle, and the largest city is White Deer.

History

Carson County was established in 1876, and was named for Samuel Price Carson, a Texas politician and soldier. The county was originally part of Bexar County, and was later part of the Young County. In 1876, the Texas legislature created Carson County from parts of Bexar and Young counties.
The first settlers in the area were ranchers, who were attracted by the abundance of grass and water. The first town in the county was Panhandle, which was established in 1887. The town was named for the nearby Panhandle of Texas, which is the northernmost part of the state.
The county was largely agricultural until the early 20th century, when oil was discovered in the area. The discovery of oil led to an economic boom in the county, and the population grew rapidly. The county seat was moved from Panhandle to White Deer in 1921.

Geography

Carson County is located in the Texas Panhandle, in the northern part of the state. It is bordered by Hutchinson County to the north, Moore County to the east, Potter County to the south, and Deaf Smith County to the west. The county covers an area of 902 square miles, and is mostly flat, with some rolling hills.
The county is drained by the Canadian River, which flows through the western part of the county. The county is also home to several small lakes, including Lake Meredith, Lake McClellan, and Lake White Deer.

Economy

Agriculture is the main economic activity in Carson County. The county is home to a large number of cattle ranches, and is one of the top producers of beef in the state. Other agricultural products include wheat, sorghum, hay, and cotton.
Oil and gas production is also an important part of the economy. The county is home to several oil and gas fields, and is one of the top producers of oil and gas in the state.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Carson County was 6,182. The racial makeup of the county was 84.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 11.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.2% of the population.
The median household income in the county was $41,944, and the median family income was $48,958. The per capita income was $19,945. About 14.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Carson County?
Per Capita income in Carson County is $40,192.
What is the Median Family Income in Carson County?
Median Family Income in Carson County is $107,885.
What is the Median Household income in Carson County?
Median Household Income in Carson County is $83,199.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Carson County?
Income or Wage Gap in Carson County is 48.7%.
Women in Carson County earn 51.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Carson County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Carson County is 0.39.
What is the Total Population of Carson County?
Total Population of Carson County is 5,801.
What is the Total Male Population of Carson County?
Total Male Population of Carson County is 2,890.
What is the Total Female Population of Carson County?
Total Female Population of Carson County is 2,911.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Carson County?
There are 99.28 Males per 100 Females in Carson County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Carson County?
There are 100.73 Females per 100 Males in Carson County.
What is the Median Population Age in Carson County?
Median Population Age in Carson County is 41.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Carson County
Average Family Size in Carson County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Carson County
Average Household Size in Carson County is 2.5 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Carson County?
There are 2,887 People in the Labor Forcein in Carson County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Carson County?
62.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Carson County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Carson County?
Unemployment Rate in Carson County is 1.9%.