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Carson County, TX
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Carson County, Texas.
Population
5,801
Land area
920sq mi
People per sq mi
6
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Carson County
Carson County at a glance
- Carson County is 95% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $85,231 a year, 9% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,000 (50% below Texas) and median rent is $956 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Panhandle (2,505), White Deer (1,191) and Groom (549).
Local data for Carson County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carson County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,231
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$143,000
Prices -7.3% in a year
Median rent
$956/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
26.4%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (860), Irish Americans (500), Mexican Americans (455).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$103,878
7,046 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,997
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$50.2M
FY 2026, $8,640 per person
PPP loans
$11.8M
254 loans, 1,111 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$78.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Carson County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carson County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
996
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
9
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 24°F
21.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carson County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Carson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Carson County, TX?
- Panhandle is the largest city or town in Carson County, with about 2,505 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Carson County?
- Carson County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79036, 79039, 79068, 79097.
- What is the population of Carson County, TX?
- About 5,801 people live in Carson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Carson County?
- Carson County borders Randall County, Potter County, Moore County, Gray County, Hutchinson County, Donley County, Armstrong County, Roberts County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023