Carson County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48065 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,801 | — | #2,827 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $85,231 | +13.4% | #416 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.0 years | +5.4% | #1,814 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $143,000 | -49.3% | #2,349 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $956 | -17.8% | #1,161 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | -40.9% | #269 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Carson County has a population of 5,801, making it the #2,827 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Carson County is $85,231, ranking #416 out of 3,222 counties — 13.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.4% and unemployment stands at 1.2%.
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The median home value in Carson County is $143,000 (-49.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $956/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.2%.
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88.3% of residents in Carson County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% below the national rate.
About Carson County, Texas
Carson County, Texas has a total population of 5,801, making it the 2,827th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Carson County is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Carson County is $85,231, which ranks #416 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2%.
The median home value in Carson County is $143,000, 49.3% below the national median. Renters in Carson County pay a median gross rent of $956 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Carson County, 26.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.4 min.
Carson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.9%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
All data for Carson County, Texas 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.