Carson, CA Demographics
A map of Carson's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 37,643 | 39.4% |
Asian | 25,011 | 26.2% |
Black | 21,264 | 22.3% |
White | 6,569 | 6.9% |
Multiracial | 2,817 | 2.9% |
Native American/Other | 2,254 | 2.4% |
Carson, California had a population of 95,558 in 2020. It was 6.9% White, 22.3% Black, 26.2% Asian, 39.4% Hispanic, 2.4% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Carson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Carson is the 80th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Carson's White Population
6,569 residents of Carson identify as White, or 6.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Carson considerably less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Carson is ranked #1492 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Carson is more White than neighboring Compton (0.9% White), and West Rancho Dominguez (1.8% White). Carson is less White than neighboring West Carson (16.4% White), Lomita (34.7% White), and Gardena (7.9% White).
Carson's Black Population
21,264 residents of Carson identify as Black, or 22.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Carson larger than the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Carson is ranked #11 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Carson is more Black than neighboring West Carson (9.5% Black), Lomita (5.4% Black), and Gardena (21.3% Black). Carson is less Black than neighboring Compton (25.4% Black), and West Rancho Dominguez (40% Black).
Carson's Asian Population
25,011 residents of Carson identify as Asian, or 26.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Carson slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Carson is ranked #98 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Carson is more Asian than neighboring Compton (0.4% Asian), West Rancho Dominguez (1% Asian), Lomita (16.4% Asian), and Gardena (25.9% Asian). Carson is less Asian than neighboring West Carson (34.5% Asian).
Carson's Hispanic Population
37,643 residents of Carson identify as Hispanic, or 39.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Carson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Carson is ranked #492 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Carson is more Hispanic than neighboring West Carson (34% Hispanic), and Lomita (36.8% Hispanic). Carson is less Hispanic than neighboring Compton (70.8% Hispanic), West Rancho Dominguez (54.2% Hispanic), and Gardena (40.2% Hispanic).
Carson's Native American/Other Population
2,254 residents of Carson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Carson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Carson is ranked #307 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Carson is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Carson (1.9% Native American/Other), Compton (1.2% Native American/Other), West Rancho Dominguez (0.9% Native American/Other), Lomita (1.5% Native American/Other), and Gardena (1.4% Native American/Other).
Carson's Multiracial Population
2,817 residents of Carson identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Carson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Carson is ranked #1190 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Carson is more Multiracial than neighboring Compton (1.3% Multiracial), and West Rancho Dominguez (2.1% Multiracial). Carson is less Multiracial than neighboring West Carson (3.6% Multiracial), Lomita (5.2% Multiracial), and Gardena (3.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.