West Carson, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | West Carson | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,108 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9702.0 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.01% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 46.4 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,042 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in West Carson grew by 2.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 21,909 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
West Carson has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | West Carson | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,679 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.42% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in West Carson is about the same as in California.
Housing
| Metric | West Carson | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $603,846 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,832 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.2% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in West Carson is about 27.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,832 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in West Carson spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 182 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | West Carson | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.9 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.8 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 182 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,656 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 54,696 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,940 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in West Carson is 22 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
West Carson has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | West Carson | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.3% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
West Carson has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | West Carson | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about West Carson, California.
What is the population of West Carson, California?
The population of West Carson, California is 22,108, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of West Carson, California?
The population density of West Carson, California is 9702.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in West Carson, California?
The median household income in West Carson, California is $96,679, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in West Carson, California?
The median home price in West Carson, California is $603,846, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in West Carson, California?
The unemployment rate in West Carson, California is 5.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.