Carson City, Nevada

NV · FIPS 32510 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 58,384 #913 / 3,222
72th
Median Household Income $72,355 -3.7% #1,022 / 3,222
68th
Median Age 42.4 years +9.0% #1,380 / 3,222
57th
Median Home Value $453,000 +60.7% #188 / 3,222
94th
Median Gross Rent $1,248 +7.3% #478 / 3,222
85th
Poverty Rate 10.3% -17.9% #868 / 3,222
73th

Demographics

Carson City has a population of 58,384, making it the #913 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

87.5%
Native Born
12.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Carson City is $72,355, ranking #1,022 out of 3,222 counties — 3.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.3% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.

Median Household Income
$72,355 −3.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,022 of 3,222
68th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,432 −4.4% vs nat'l
Rank #891 of 3,222
72th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.3% −17.9% vs nat'l
Rank #868 of 3,222
73th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.5% +3.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,314 of 3,222
28th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.7% −29.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,404 of 3,222
56th percentile
Mean Commute Time
23.1 min −16.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,318 of 3,222
28th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Carson City is $453,000 (+60.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,248/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.3%.

Median Home Value
$453,000 +60.7% vs nat'l
Rank #188 of 3,222
94th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,248 +7.3% vs nat'l
Rank #478 of 3,222
85th percentile
Homeownership Rate
62.3% −3.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,884 of 3,222
10th percentile
62.3% Homeownership

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Health

88.8% of residents in Carson City have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% below the national rate.

88.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
88.8% −3.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,405 of 3,222
25th percentile

About Carson City, Nevada

Carson City, Nevada has a total population of 58,384, making it the 913th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Carson City is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Carson City is $72,355, which ranks #1,022 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.

The median home value in Carson City is $453,000, 60.7% above the national median. Renters in Carson City pay a median gross rent of $1,248 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Carson City, 23.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.1 min.

Carson City is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (26.4%) and Two or More Races (5.8%).

All data for Carson City, Nevada comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.