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Carson, Washington

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Population in 2010: 2,279.
Males: 1,115  (48.9%)
Females: 1,164  (51.1%)
Median resident age:

51.9 years
Washington median age:

38.4 years

Zip codes: 98610, 98648.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $85,418
Carson:

$85,418
WA:

$91,306

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $43,962

Carson CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $532,929
Carson:

$532,929
WA:

$569,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $357,468; detached houses: $436,011; mobile homes: $181,998

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,074.

March 2022 cost of living index in Carson: 87.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.0%
(11.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 21.0% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Carson, WA (2022)
    • 1,89679.7%White alone
    • 1656.9%American Indian alone
    • 1456.1%Hispanic
    • 974.1%Two or more races
    • 291.2%Asian alone

Races in Carson detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Washington and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Carson, Washington as of April 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Carson is 684 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (32.2%), Irish (23.8%), German (11.5%), English (6.0%), European (5.5%), Italian (2.3%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 520 feet

16 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.7%
Washington:

14.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,545 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,357 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Gresham, OR (33.8 miles , pop. 90,205).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Portland, OR (42.2 miles , pop. 529,121).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (825.3 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Carson River Valley, WA (0.9 miles ),
Stevenson, WA (2.0 miles ),
Wind River, WA (2.0 miles ),
Cascade Locks, OR (2.1 miles ),
North Bonneville, WA (3.0 miles ),
Bonneville, WA (3.7 miles ),
Dee, OR (3.7 miles ),
Hood River, OR (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 45.73 N, Longitude: 121.82 W

Distribution of median household income in Carson, WA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Carson, WA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.2%
Washington:

4.6%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2020 was 83.3. This is about average.

City:

83.3
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2020 was 16.3. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

16.3
U.S.:

8.1

Earthquake activity:

Carson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Washington state average. It is 1527% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 110.3 miles away from Carson center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 101.1 miles away from Carson center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 MD, Depth: 32.2 mi) earthquake occurred 107.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 112.8 miles away from the city center, causing $28,000,000 total damage
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 395.2 miles away from Carson center
On 11/8/1980 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 7.2 (6.2 MB, 7.2 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 342.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Skamania County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Mudslides: 9, Landslides: 8, Winter Storms: 8, Storms: 5, Fires: 2, Winds: 2, Earthquake: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Volcanic Eruption: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Carson:

  • HOOD RIVER CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; HOOD RIVER, OR)
  • PROVIDENCE HOOD RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; HOOD RIVER, OR)
  • RAY YASUI DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; HOOD RIVER, OR)
  • HEART OF HOSPICE, LLC (Hospital, about 15 miles away; HOOD RIVER, OR)

Amtrak stations near Carson:

  • 15 miles: HOOD RIVER (1205 B ST.) - Bus Station . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 17 miles: BINGEN-WHITE SALMON (BINGEN, FOOT OF WALNUT ST.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Carson:

  • Mt Hood Community College (about 32 miles; Gresham, OR; Full-time enrollment: 11,847)
  • Clark College (about 41 miles; Vancouver, WA; FT enrollment: 9,330)
  • Concordia University-Portland (about 42 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 3,996)
  • Portland State University (about 45 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 21,450)
  • University of Portland (about 46 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 4,030)
  • Lewis & Clark College (about 46 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 2,864)
  • Clackamas Community College (about 47 miles; Oregon City, OR; FT enrollment: 4,261)

Public high school in Carson:

  • COLUMBIA GORGE SCHOOL (Location: 441 HOT SPRINGS AVENUE, Grades: KG-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Carson:

  • CARSON ELEMENTARY (Location: 351 HOT SPRINGS AVENUE, Grades: KG-6)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Skamania County Fire District 1 Station 1 Carson (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Skamania County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Carson and their reported violations in the past:

CARSON (Population served: 2,935, Surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 220 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Washington:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

64.8%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.6%
Whole state:

7.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Carson:

Marital status in Carson, WA
  • Never married: 29.5%
  • Now married: 48.7%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 9.1%
  • Divorced: 12.3%

For population 25 years and over in Carson:

  • High school or higher: 91.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Washington average:

11.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Carson, WA (based on Skamania County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant67910
Catholic6251
Other4142
Mainline Protestant1632
None9,185-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Skamania County:

1.87 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Skamania County:

0.93 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Here:

4.67 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Here:

6.54 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.26 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Skamania County:

7.8%
Washington:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Skamania County:

32.1%
Washington:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.2%
State:

13.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Carson:

  • KPAM (860 AM; 50 kW; TROUTDALE, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOTK (1080 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KKAD (1550 AM; 50 kW; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-WASHINGTON, INC)
  • KEX (1190 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKSN (1520 AM; 50 kW; OREGON CITY, OR; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • KFXX (910 AM; 10 kW; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC (DE))
  • KIRO (710 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KJR (950 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA)
  • KTTH (770 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KKSL (1290 AM; 10 kW; LAKE OSWEGO, OR; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KIHR (1340 AM; 1 kW; HOOD RIVER, OR; Owner: COLUMBIA GORGE BROADCASTERS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Carson:

  • KBNO-FM (89.3 FM; WHITE SALMON, WA; Owner: WORLD RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KQHR (90.1 FM; HOOD RIVER, OR; Owner: KBPS PUBLIC RADIO FOUNDATION)
  • KLVP-FM (88.7 FM; CHERRYVILLE, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KZRI (90.3 FM; WELCHES, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KMCQ (104.5 FM; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: MID-COLUMBIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K215CR (90.9 FM; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K256AC (99.1 FM; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: CATHOLIC BROADCASTING NORTHWEST, INC)
  • K273AJ (102.5 FM; ELWOOD, OR; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KYYT (102.3 FM; GOLDENDALE, WA; Owner: HAYSTACK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K273AI (102.5 FM; ARIEL, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KINK (101.9 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KKCW (103.3 FM; BEAVERTON, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRVO (105.9 FM; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOPB-FM (91.5 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KPDQ-FM (93.7 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OREGON, INC.)
  • KKRZ (100.3 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRSK (105.1 FM; MOLALLA, OR; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • KACI-FM (97.7 FM; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: COLUMBIA GORGE BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KUFO-FM (101.1 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KMHD (89.1 FM; GRESHAM, OR; Owner: MT. HOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT)
Carson fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Carson fatal accident list:

Feb 26, 2012 07:25 AM, Sr-14, Lat: 45.716539, Lon: -121.794447, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 151ft / 45.5mTotal length
  • $18,792,000Total costs
  • 5,904Total average daily traffic
  • 1,168Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,058Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Carson)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Mile Post 1 Or Windriver Rd Carson Fire Dept (Lat: 45.726222 Lon: -121.812306), Call Sign: WFR387,
    Assigned Frequencies: 458.825 MHz, Grant Date: 10/09/2014, Expiration Date: 10/11/2024, Registrant: Skamania County Sheriff\'s Office, 200 Vancouver Ave, Stevenson, WA 98648, Phone: (509) 427-9490, Fax: (509) 427-4369, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • AUGSPURGER, 7 Mi E (Lat: 45.736361 Lon: -121.681250), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 33.5 m, Overall height: 35.7 m, Call Sign: WMM853,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, 11445.0 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 10621.2 MHz, Grant Date: 03/16/2021, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • CARSON, 841 Wind River Highway (Lat: 45.724333 Lon: -121.821028), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 50.2 m, Call Sign: WQCS492,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10556.2 MHz, Grant Date: 04/21/2015, Expiration Date: 05/13/2025, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • PO02437BCRSN, Apprx .5 Mi Se From Hot Springs Rd & Wind River Rd At End Of Cascade Terrace (Lat: 45.722778 Lon: -121.813056), Type: Upole, Structure height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WQFS935, Licensee ID: L00127664,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19385.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/26/2006, Expiration Date: 09/26/2016, Cancellation Date: 04/22/2008, Certifier: Dan Menser, Registrant: T-Mobile License LLC, 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-4000, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • CARSON, 841 Wind River Highway (Lat: 45.724333 Lon: -121.821028), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 50.2 m, Call Sign: WQWE989,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10715.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/04/2015, Expiration Date: 08/04/2025, Cancellation Date: 11/04/2015, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 3300 E Renner Road, B3132, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (972) 907-1131, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

40 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Carson)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 140 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4249N, N4249N, N-4249N, Serial Number: 13720, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 04/05/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 07/16/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Jay F Mouser, Po Box 1276, Carson, WA 98610
  • Aircraft: CESSNA A185E (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 125 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 70022, N70022, N-70022, Serial Number: 18501897, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 10/13/1982, Certificate Issue Date: 09/13/1994
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Wesley A Jr Ober, 1011 Old State Rd, Carson, WA 98610, Other Owners: Joanne V Ober
  • Aircraft: LUSCOMBE 8A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 86 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 77918, N77918, N-77918, Serial Number: 3645, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 11/16/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 03/25/1982
    Registrant (Individual): James L Richardson, Po Box 127, Carson, WA 98610
  • Aircraft: STINSON 108-1 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 84 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4150 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8238K, N8238K, N-8238K, Serial Number: 108-1238, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 12/21/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 08/06/2009
    Registrant (Individual): James L Richardson, Po Box 127, Carson, WA 98610
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 140A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9658A, N9658A, N-9658A, Serial Number: 15379, Year manufactured: 1950, Airworthiness Date: 03/20/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 10/15/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Jay F Mouser, Po Box 1276, Carson, WA 98610

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Carson, WA
  • 48.7%Electricity
  • 25.8%Utility gas
  • 20.6%Wood
  • 2.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.3%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Carson, WA
  • 38.0%Electricity
  • 26.2%Utility gas
  • 24.9%Wood
  • 11.0%No fuel used


Carson compared to Washington state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 9 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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