Carson County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Carson County, Texas has a population of 5,801, the 192nd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $85,231 and the median home value is $143,000. The poverty rate is 7.4%.

Carson County Quick Facts

Population 5,801

Median Household Income $85,23190% MOE ±$6,307

Median Home Value $143,00090% MOE ±$25,039

Poverty Rate 7.4%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 1.2%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Median Age 41.0 years90% MOE ±1.4 years

Homeownership Rate 79.2%90% MOE ±4.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.4%90% MOE ±4.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 93.8%

Cities/Places 4

Population 5,801 192nd of 254

Median Income $85,231 9% higher than state

Poverty Rate 7.4%

Unemployment 1.2%

How Carson County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	6,009	5,801	-3.5%
Median household income	$92,146	$85,231	No clear change (-7.5%)
Median home value¹	$140,670	$143,000	No clear change (+1.7%)
Median gross rent	$1,023	$956	No clear change (-6.5%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Carson

$85,231

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Carson

$143,000

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.7%

$25K-$50K 17.6%

$50K-$100K 31.5%

$100K+ 38.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.6%

$10K-$15K

1.6%

$15K-$20K

4.9%

$20K-$25K

3.7%

$25K-$30K

6.3%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

3.0%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

1.3%

$50K-$60K

5.1%

$60K-$75K

8.2%

$75K-$100K

18.2%

$100K-$125K

10.4%

$125K-$150K

7.7%

$150K-$200K

9.8%

$200K+

10.3%

Employment

1.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

64.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.2%

Renter 20.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $956/mo 13.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.2%

18-34

19.3%

35-54

24.5%

55-74

25.0%

75+

8.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Carson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Panhandle	2,505	$85,870	5.8%	$161,000
White Deer	1,191	$87,292	9.6%	$116,700
Groom	549	$67,917	2.5%	$93,900
Skellytown	457	$55,625	24.7%	$38,700

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Population Overview

Carson County is located in Texas with a total population of 5,801. It is the 192nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carson County is 41.0 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carson County is $85,231. This is 9% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 6% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.4%. This is 46% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 78% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $143,000. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Carson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% 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 81.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.8% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.9%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

26.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Carson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Carson County, Texas?

Carson County has a population of 5,801, making it the 192nd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Carson County?

The median household income in Carson County is $85,231 with a poverty rate of 7.4%.

How many cities are in Carson County, Texas?

Carson County contains 4 Census-designated places.