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Carson City, MI

City in Montcalm County, Michigan.

Population

1,233

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,078

ZIP codes

0

Carson City and its ZIP codes

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Carson City at a glance

  • Carson City is about 6.1 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $44,375, 39% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,600 (47% below Michigan) and median rent is $680 a month.

Local data for Carson City, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Carson City, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$44,375

Poverty rate

15.7%

Median home value

$123,600

Median rent

$680/mo

Homeownership

49.5%

Bachelor's or higher

14.7%

Median age

47.2

Average commute

22.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (248), German Americans (244), Mexican Americans (61).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montcalm County. PPP loans are for Carson City.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,167

16,387 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$43,449

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$433M

FY 2026, $6,504 per person

Montcalm County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Carson City, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.9%
  • Carpooled13.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.6%

Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Carson City, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

227

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

12

0.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 15°F

34.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Carson City, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.3%

U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts

Diabetes

13.9%

U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts

Smoking

17.9%

U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.0%

U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts

Cities near Carson City

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HubbardstonVillage6.1 mi1.5
CrystalCensus-designated place7 mi2.8
PaloCensus-designated place8.5 mi0.7
PerrintonVillage8.6 mi0.6
Maple RapidsVillage9.5 mi1.4
SheridanVillage12 mi1.1
PewamoVillage12 mi1
Elm HallCensus-designated place12 mi1.4
FowlerVillage13 mi1.3
MuirVillage14 mi0.7
RiverdaleCensus-designated place14 mi0.7
StantonCity14 mi2.1
IthacaCity14 mi5.7
LyonsVillage15 mi1.2
McBrideVillage15 mi0.4
AlmaCity17 mi6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Carson City, MI in?
Carson City is in Montcalm County, Michigan.
What is the population of Carson City, MI?
About 1,233 people live in Carson City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Carson City?
Nearby places include Hubbardston (6.1 mi), Crystal (7 mi), Palo (8.5 mi), Perrinton (8.6 mi), Maple Rapids (9.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023