Carson City, Nevada Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Carson City is located in Nevada with a total population of 58,384. It is the 4th most populous county out of 17 in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carson City is 42.4 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carson City is $72,355. This is 8% lower than the state median of $78,260. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 7.0%. The median home value is $453,000. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $435,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 60.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Carson City is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.4%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

23.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 27.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Carson City come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Nevada and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.