Carson
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Carson is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, with 766 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,152 ft (351 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Macedonia, 3.0 miles S.
- 766residents (2020 Census)
- 1,152 ftelevation · 351 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 1,173 / sq mipopulation density
- 51525ZIP code
About Carson
Carson is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 766 at the 2020 census. Carson has a number of interesting and historic places.
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Living in Carson
- Median household income
- $73,403
- Median home value
- $181,400
- Median rent
- $744/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Carson had 766 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 766 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,173 per sq mi (453 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carson at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pottawattamie County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 766 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.65 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2357° N, 95.4198° W |
| ZIP code | 51525 |
| Official website | carsonia.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1911170 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carson
- Macedonia3.0 mi S
- Oakland5.5 mi N
- Henderson6.6 mi S
- Treynor9.7 mi W
- Hancock11.4 mi N
- Silver City14.2 mi SW
- Bentley14.3 mi NW
- Griswold14.6 mi E
- Elliott14.6 mi SE
- Hastings15.1 mi S
- Emerson15.1 mi S
- McClelland15.1 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Carson
What county is Carson in?
Carson is in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
What is the population of Carson, IA?
766 people lived in Carson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carson, IA?
The ZIP code of Carson is 51525.
What is the elevation of Carson?
1,152 feet (351 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carson?
Macedonia (3.0 mi), Oakland (5.5 mi), Henderson (6.6 mi), Treynor (9.7 mi), Hancock (11.4 mi).
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