Carson County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Carson County is located in Texas with a total population of 5,802. It is the 192nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carson County is 42.3 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carson County is $84,583. This is 11% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.2%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.3%. This is 75% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $140,600. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Carson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Carson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (82.3% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.5%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.6%.