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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Very Low

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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