Carson, North Dakota

Quick Statistics

Carson is a community in Grant County, North Dakota, home to about 316 people spread across 4.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $42,083 a year, and a typical home is worth about $83,100. About 27.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.1% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 8 percent over the past decade.

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316
Total Population
▲ up 8% since 2012
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3.99 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$42,083
Median Personal Income
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$83,100
Median Home Value
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27.2%
College Educated
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92.1%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 17.7 points since 2010
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Among the North Dakota towns GeoStat tracks, Carson ranks number 137 of 402 in population, number 290 in median household income, number 228 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Carson typically top out near 83°F in July, while January nights average about 4°F. The area sees roughly 51 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Carson
# Town Distance Population
1.Leith, ND5.2 mi.30
2.Heil, ND6.6 mi.8
3.Elgin, ND13.3 mi.585
4.Raleigh, ND13.4 mi.20
5.Flasher, ND16.2 mi.222
6.New Leipzig, ND18.4 mi.181
7.Almont, ND21.4 mi.183
8.Porcupine, ND26.4 mi.138
Frequently Asked Questions About Carson

What is the population of Carson, North Dakota?
Carson has a population of about 316 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Carson, North Dakota in?
Carson is located in Grant County, North Dakota.

What is the median home value in Carson, North Dakota?
The median home value in Carson is about $83,100, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Carson, North Dakota?
The median personal income in Carson is about $42,083 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Carson, North Dakota?
Since 1950, 27 tornadoes have been recorded in Grant County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Carson, North Dakota?
Typical July highs run about 83 degrees and January lows about 4 degrees, with around 51 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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