Carson County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Carson County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48065
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 065
Geography
- Land Area
- 920.24 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.87 sq mi
- Total Area
- 924.11 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.405496
- Longitude
- -101.355356
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 5,762
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 4,416
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,154 | 89.4% |
| Hispanic | 605 | 10.5% |
| White | 4,828 | 83.8% |
| Black | 41 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 62 | 1.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,997 | 90.5% |
| Hispanic | 419 | 9.5% |
| White | 3,762 | 85.2% |
| Black | 59 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 52 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 1.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 5,801
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $83,682
- Poverty Rate
- 7.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 425
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,237 | 90.3% |
| Black | 40 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 3,798
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 388 | 10.2% |
| Republican | 2,865 | 75.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 545 | 14.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,879 | 49.5% |
| Female | 1,919 | 50.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,234 | 85.2% |
| Hispanic | 269 | 7.1% |
| Black | 11 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,322
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,033 | 62.9% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 44.2% |
| Black | 7 | 63.6% |
| Asian | 12 | 44.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,145 | 60.9% |
| Female | 1,177 | 61.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 976 (24.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,035 (26.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 2,810
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $133,212
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $990
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.2%
- Work From Home
- 8.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.