Population 5,801 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Carson County
Household size in Carson County
| Period | Carson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.65 people per household, Carson County sits right at the national average. The typical household here is smaller than in Texas overall, where it has 2.83 people. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.61, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Carson County
| Period | Carson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.0 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.1 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 41.3, the median age in Carson County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in Texas overall, where the median age is 36.7. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Carson County
| Period | Carson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Carson County than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Carson County
Renters in Carson County
| Period | Carson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Carson County is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (55.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Carson County
| Period | Carson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.2% of the housing in Carson County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 5.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Carson County
| Period | Carson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in Carson County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 11 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Carson County
| Period | Carson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $599 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $602 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $807 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,012 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$413 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Carson County runs $1,012 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $413 a month since 2006–10, up 69%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 21.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Carson County
Bachelor's degrees in Carson County
| Period | Carson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.1% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Carson County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 24.9%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Carson County
| Period | Carson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.1% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.5% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Carson County is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 12 of Texas' 254 counties have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Carson County
| Period | Carson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.2% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Carson County has been low: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Few Texas counties have lower unemployment: only 24 of 254. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Carson County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson County | 2.65 | 41.3 | 8.9% | 20.8% | 19.2% | 1962 | $1,012 | 24.9% | 93.7% | 1.5% |
| Potter County | 2.70 | 35.6 | 14.9% | 42.7% | 14.3% | 1968 | $1,090 | 18.0% | 77.6% | 3.4% |
| Wheeler County | 2.53 | 43.9 | 14.6% | 23.8% | 25.3% | 1969 | $998 | 17.1% | 88.6% | 4.5% |
| Oldham County | 2.80 | 29.2 | 11.7% | 26.4% | 21.7% | 1968 | $1,112 | 23.0% | 86.7% | 1.7% |
| Beckham County | 2.42 | 37.0 | 12.9% | 32.2% | 18.0% | 1980 | $886 | 14.2% | 84.0% | 7.5% |
| Washita County | 2.55 | 41.6 | 10.9% | 24.0% | 19.7% | 1967 | $816 | 19.6% | 87.5% | 5.8% |
| Canadian County | 2.94 | 36.4 | 10.7% | 25.2% | 6.3% | 1999 | $1,476 | 33.2% | 93.1% | 4.2% |
| Cleveland County | 2.52 | 37.3 | 12.1% | 36.1% | 8.5% | 1990 | $1,308 | 38.0% | 92.7% | 5.0% |
| Pottawatomie County | 2.61 | 38.4 | 11.0% | 29.6% | 10.6% | 1982 | $922 | 20.3% | 88.7% | 5.4% |
| Okfuskee County | 2.50 | 41.4 | 12.5% | 31.2% | 16.4% | 1980 | $686 | 14.5% | 85.5% | 3.7% |
| Sandoval County | 2.80 | 42.7 | 13.7% | 16.5% | 6.9% | 1997 | $1,476 | 34.8% | 93.3% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Dewey County, SD · Douglas County, MO · Roberts County, TX · Donley County, TX · Rolette County, ND · Doddridge County, WV · Dixon County, NE · Divide County, ND · Dimmit County, TX · Dillingham Census Area, AK
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Carson County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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