Carson County , Texas
Population: 5,802 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $84,583 Home $140,600 Rent $933/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 5,802 residents, Carson County tracks with a mixed cost-and-earnings profile — useful as a comparison anchor for Texas and neighboring counties alike.
$84,583
Median Income
household
$140,600
Home Value
median
$933/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $84,583 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,529 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
| Median Home Value | $140,600 |
| Median Gross Rent | $933/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 78.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.2% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 5,802 |
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 25.9% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
34.0%
Obesity
11.7%
Diabetes
13.2%
Smoking
30.3%
High Blood Pressure
22.6%
No Physical Activity
23.2%
Depression
36.3%
Insufficient Sleep
75.7%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 25.2 · 25th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
40.84
🔥 Wildfire
86.86
❄️ Winter Storm
60.34
🌍 Earthquake
24.84
☀️ Drought
97.81
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