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Carson, IA


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Carson, Iowa

Carson, Iowa, in Pottawattamie county, is 23 miles E of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and 27 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is located in the Omaha metropolitan area. Carson has a population of 668.

The People and Families of Carson

In Carson, about 66% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carson had a median family income of $50,000. This city has lots of successful singles.

Carson Housing

Owners occupy 86% of the housing units in Carson. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Carson, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Carson, IA

Comparing Carson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women99
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population87
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Men75
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents75
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
People Living Alone43
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
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