About Carson County

Carson is a county in the Amarillo Metropolitan area. It has a population of 5,801 and a population density of 6, which is 94% below the national average. It has a median age of 41, which is 6 years above the Amarillo Metro median age and 2 years above the national average.


Carson County has a median home value of $145,125, which is 29% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,229 is 7% below the metro average rent and 41% below the national average rent The average household income in Carson County is $83,199 , which is 23% above the Metro average household income and 7% above the national average of household income.

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$145,125Median Home Value
$204,546 Amarillo Metro Area
$1,229Median Rent
$1,319 Amarillo Metro Area

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Carson County's population is made up of 55% married, 26% single, 13% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 40%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 27%. Homeowners make up 84% of the population in Carson County.

5,801Population
273,100 Amarillo Metro Area
6Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
41 Median Age
35 Amarillo Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Carson County is $40,192. The Median Household Income is $83,199

$40,192Income Per Capita
$35,357 Amarillo Metro Area
$83,199Median Household Income
$63,994 Amarillo Metro Area
8% Poverty Rate
12% Amarillo Metro Area
2% Unemployment Rate
3% Amarillo Metro Area
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Amenities in Carson County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$145,125Median Home Value
$204,546 Amarillo Metro Area
$1,229Median Rent
$1,319 Amarillo Metro Area
2Average Household Size
3 Amarillo Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
16%
Home Owners
84%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Panhandle crime index is 26 which is lower than the national average.

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Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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