Carson
City in Los Angeles County, California
Carson is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with 95,558 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Carson, 2.8 miles SW.
- 95,558residents (2020 Census)
- 39 ftelevation · 12 m
- 18.7 sq miland area · 48.5 km²
- 5,102 / sq mipopulation density
- 90746main ZIP code (7 in total)
About Carson
Carson is a city in the South Bay and Harbor regions of Los Angeles County, California, located 13 miles (21 km) south of downtown Los Angeles and approximately 14 miles (23 km) away from Los Angeles International Airport. It was incorporated on February 20, 1968. The city is locally known for its plurality of Filipino-Americans and immigrants. As of the 2020 United States census, the city had a population of 95,558.
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- Median household income
- $108,703
- Median home value
- $704,400
- Median rent
- $1,956/mo
- Median age
- 41.7
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Carson had 95,558 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 95,558 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,102 per sq mi (1,970 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carson at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 95,558 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.73 sq mi (48.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km²) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8404° N, 118.2496° W |
| ZIP codes | 90746, 90220, 90248, 90502, 90745, 90747, 90810 |
| Official website | ci.carson.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0611530 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carson
- West Carson2.8 mi SW
- Compton3.9 mi N
- West Rancho Dominguez4.5 mi N
- East Rancho Dominguez4.9 mi NE
- Gardena5.0 mi NW
- Lomita5.1 mi SW
- Signal Hill5.2 mi SE
- Willowbrook5.6 mi N
- Alondra Park5.9 mi NW
- Torrance6.2 mi W
- Long Beach6.2 mi SE
- Paramount6.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Carson
What county is Carson in?
Carson is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Carson, CA?
95,558 people lived in Carson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carson, CA?
The main ZIP code is 90746. Other ZIP codes: 90220, 90248, 90502, 90745, 90747, 90810.
What is the elevation of Carson?
39 feet (12 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carson?
West Carson (2.8 mi), Compton (3.9 mi), West Rancho Dominguez (4.5 mi), East Rancho Dominguez (4.9 mi), Gardena (5.0 mi).
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