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Carson, IA
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
Population
834
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,277
ZIP codes
0
Carson and its ZIP codes
Carson at a glance
- Carson is about 22 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,403, close to the Iowa median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $181,400 (13% below Iowa) and median rent is $744 a month.
Local data for Carson, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carson, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,403
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$181,400
Median rent
$744/mo
Homeownership
82.8%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
31.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (279), Irish Americans (95), Italian Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pottawattamie County. PPP loans are for Carson.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,962
41,804 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,836
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$635M
FY 2026, $6,775 per person
How people get to work
Carson, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.0%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carson, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
648
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
557
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 12°F
36.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carson, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Carson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MacedoniaCity | 3 mi | 0.2 |
| OaklandCity | 5.9 mi | 1.8 |
| HendersonCity | 6.5 mi | 0.1 |
| TreynorCity | 9.8 mi | 0.6 |
| HancockCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Silver CityCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| BentleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| ElliottCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| GriswoldCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| EmersonCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| McClellandCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| HastingsCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| MineolaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| UnderwoodCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| MindenCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| AvocaCity | 18 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carson, IA in?
- Carson is in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Carson, IA?
- About 834 people live in Carson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carson?
- Nearby places include Macedonia (3 mi), Oakland (5.9 mi), Henderson (6.5 mi), Treynor (9.8 mi), Hancock (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023