Carson City, Nevada Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Carson City is located in Nevada with a total population of 58,364. It is the 4th most populous county out of 17 in Nevada. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carson City is 42.1 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carson City is $71,809. This is 5% lower than the state median of $75,561. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 6.8%. The median home value is $426,700. Housing costs are 5% higher than the state median of $406,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x. 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 59.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Carson City is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.9%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 8.5%.

Education

24.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 27.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.1%.