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Carson, ND
City in Grant County, North Dakota.
Population
316
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
79
ZIP codes
0
Carson and its ZIP codes
Carson at a glance
- Carson is about 7 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Carson, ND
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Carson.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,299
640 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,089
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$30.7M
FY 2026, $13,332 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Carson, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
457
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 4°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carson, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Carson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LeithCity | 5.4 mi | 1.2 |
| HeilCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.2 |
| ElginCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| RaleighCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| FlasherCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| New LeipzigCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| AlmontCity | 21 mi | 2.5 |
| PorcupineCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| Glen UllinCity | 29 mi | 1 |
| New SalemCity | 30 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carson, ND in?
- Carson is in Grant County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Carson, ND?
- About 316 people live in Carson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carson?
- Nearby places include Leith (5.4 mi), Heil (6.7 mi), Elgin (13 mi), Raleigh (14 mi), Flasher (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023