Carson, CA Demographics

A map of Carson's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	36,331	37,643	39.1%	39.4%
Asian	24,926	25,011	26.8%	26.2%
Black	20,111	21,264	21.7%	22.3%
White	5,855	6,569	6.3%	6.9%
Multiracial	3,853	2,817	4.1%	2.9%
Native American/Other	1,795	2,254	1.9%	2.4%

Carson, California has an estimated population of 92,871, a slight decrease from the 95,558 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.1% Hispanic, 26.8% Asian, 21.7% Black, 6.3% White, 4.1% Multiracial, and 1.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Carson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Carson is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Carson, that probability was 72.1% in 2020 and 72.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Carson is ranked the 83rd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Carson was ranked the 80th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Carson's White Population

5,855 residents of Carson, or 6.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Carson is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Carson ranks 1494th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carson's White population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. White residents' share of Carson's population has decreased from 6.9% to 6.3%.

Carson is more White than neighboring Compton (0.6% White), and West Rancho Dominguez (2% White). Carson is less White than neighboring West Carson (12.9% White), Lomita (34.2% White), and Gardena (7.4% White).

Carson's Black Population

20,111 residents of Carson, or 21.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Carson is significantly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Carson ranks 11th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carson's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. Black residents' share of Carson's population has decreased from 22.3% to 21.7%.

Carson is more Black than neighboring West Carson (8.5% Black), Lomita (4.3% Black), and Gardena (17.2% Black). Carson is less Black than neighboring Compton (23.7% Black), and West Rancho Dominguez (34.8% Black).

Carson's Asian Population

24,926 residents of Carson, or 26.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Carson is considerably higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Carson ranks 98th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carson's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Carson's population has increased from 26.2% to 26.8%.

Carson is more Asian than neighboring Compton (1.1% Asian), West Rancho Dominguez (1.2% Asian), Lomita (17.2% Asian), and Gardena (25.6% Asian). Carson is less Asian than neighboring West Carson (36.3% Asian).

Carson's Hispanic Population

36,331 residents of Carson, or 39.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Carson is comparable to the share in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Carson ranks 494th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Carson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 39.1%.

Carson is more Hispanic than neighboring West Carson (37.2% Hispanic), and Lomita (34.4% Hispanic). Carson is less Hispanic than neighboring Compton (72.9% Hispanic), West Rancho Dominguez (59.4% Hispanic), and Gardena (44.4% Hispanic).

Carson's Native American/Other Population

1,795 residents of Carson, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Carson is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Carson ranks 319th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Carson's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.9%.

Carson is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Carson (0.7% Native American/Other), Compton (0.9% Native American/Other), West Rancho Dominguez (0.4% Native American/Other), Lomita (0.8% Native American/Other), and Gardena (1% Native American/Other).

Carson's Multiracial Population

3,853 residents of Carson, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Carson is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Carson ranks 1191st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Carson's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.1%.

Carson is more Multiracial than neighboring Compton (0.8% Multiracial), and West Rancho Dominguez (2.1% Multiracial). Carson is less Multiracial than neighboring West Carson (4.4% Multiracial), Lomita (9.1% Multiracial), and Gardena (4.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.