Carson City
Place in Carson City, Nevada
Carson City is a place in Carson City, Nevada, with 58,639 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,800 ft (1,463 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Indian Hills, 5.0 miles SW.
- 58,639residents (2020 Census)
- 4,800 ftelevation · 1,463 m
- 144.5 sq miland area · 374.3 km²
- 406 / sq mipopulation density
- 89701main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Carson City
Carson City is an independent city and the capital of the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2020 census, the population was 58,639, making it the 6th most populous city in the state. The majority of the city's population lives in Eagle Valley, on the eastern edge of the Carson Range, a branch of the Sierra Nevada, about 30 miles (50 km) south of Reno. The city is named after the mountain man Kit Carson (1809–1868). The town began as a stopover for California-bound immigrants, but developed into a city with the Comstock Lode, a silver strike in the mountains to the northeast. The city has served as Nevada's capital since 1861, when it was still a territory. For much of its history, it was a hub for the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, although the tracks were removed in 1950.
Before 1969, Carson City was the county seat of Ormsby County. That year, after a referendum approved merging the city and the county, the state legislature issued a revised city charter that merged them into the Carson City Consolidated Municipality. With the consolidation, the city limits extend west across the Sierra Nevada to the California–Nevada state line in the middle of Lake Tahoe. Like other independent cities in the United States, it is treated as a county-equivalent for census purposes.
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Living in Carson City
- Median household income
- $72,355
- Median home value
- $453,000
- Median rent
- $1,248/mo
- Median age
- 42.4
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Carson City had 58,639 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 58,639 |
|---|---|
| Density | 406 per sq mi (157 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carson City at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Carson City |
| Type | Place |
| Population | 58,639 (2020) |
| Land area | 144.53 sq mi (374.3 km²) |
| Water area | 12.58 sq mi (32.59 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,800 ft (1,463 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1531° N, 119.7474° W |
| ZIP codes | 89701, 89703, 89705, 89706 |
| Official website | carson.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3209700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carson City
- Indian Hills5.0 mi SW
- Johnson Lane6.3 mi S
- Silver City9.7 mi NE
- Washoe Valley9.7 mi N
- Genoa9.9 mi SW
- Glenbrook10.3 mi W
- Logan Creek11.3 mi SW
- Virginia City11.9 mi NE
- Skyland12.7 mi SW
- Minden13.1 mi S
- Lakeridge13.1 mi SW
- Incline Village13.3 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Carson City
What county is Carson City in?
Carson City is in Carson City, Nevada.
What is the population of Carson City, NV?
58,639 people lived in Carson City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carson City, NV?
The main ZIP code is 89701. Other ZIP codes: 89703, 89705, 89706.
What is the elevation of Carson City?
4,800 feet (1,463 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carson City?
Indian Hills (5.0 mi), Johnson Lane (6.3 mi), Silver City (9.7 mi), Washoe Valley (9.7 mi), Genoa (9.9 mi).
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