Carson
Census-designated place in Skamania County, Washington
Carson is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Skamania County, Washington, with 2,323 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 518 ft (158 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stevenson, 4.4 miles SW.
- 2,323residents (2020 Census)
- 518 ftelevation · 158 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.4 km²
- 485 / sq mipopulation density
- 98648ZIP code
About Carson
Carson is a census-designated place in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, north of the Columbia River in Skamania County, in the southwestern part of Washington, United States. The population was 2,323 at the 2020 census.
Carson is located north of Washington State Route 14 and the town lies south of Stabler and between Stevenson to the west and Underwood and the neighboring cities of Bingen and White Salmon to the east.
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Living in Carson
- Median household income
- $68,929
- Median home value
- $490,400
- Median rent
- $910/mo
- Median age
- 53.5
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Carson had 2,323 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,323 |
|---|---|
| Density | 485 per sq mi (187 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carson at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Skamania County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,323 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.79 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.7348° N, 121.8262° W |
| ZIP code | 98648 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5310320 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carson
- Stevenson4.4 mi SW
- Cascade Locks, OR4.5 mi SW
- North Bonneville9.6 mi SW
- Hood River, OR14.7 mi E
- Odell, OR14.9 mi SE
- White Salmon16.4 mi E
- Bingen17.2 mi E
- Mount Hood, OR18.7 mi SE
- Parkdale, OR19.0 mi SE
- Mosier, OR20.9 mi E
- Trout Lake23.3 mi NE
- Lyle26.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Carson
What county is Carson in?
Carson is in Skamania County, Washington.
What is the population of Carson, WA?
2,323 people lived in Carson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carson, WA?
The ZIP code of Carson is 98648.
What is the elevation of Carson?
518 feet (158 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carson?
Stevenson (4.4 mi), Cascade Locks (4.5 mi), North Bonneville (9.6 mi), Hood River (14.7 mi), Odell (14.9 mi).
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