Carson, Iowa facts for kids
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Carson, Iowa
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Downtown Carson, Iowa
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Location of Carson, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Pottawattamie |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
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| • Total | 766 |
| • Density | 1,173.05/sq mi (452.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51525
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-11170 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393755 |
| Website | [1] |
Carson is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a rich history. In 2020, the city had a population of 766 people.
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History of Carson
Carson was founded in 1881. This happened because a train station, called a depot, was built there the year before. The depot was part of the Burlington and Rock Island Railroad.
The city is part of the Riverside Community School District. This school district was created on July 1, 1993. It was formed when the Carson-Macedonia and Oakland school districts joined together.
Carson's Geography
Carson is located in a lovely area. It sits right along the West Nishnabotna River.
The United States Census Bureau says that Carson covers about 0.65 square miles (1.69 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Carson's Population
The population of a city tells us how many people live there. Carson's population has changed over the years.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 391 | — |
| 1900 | 632 | +61.6% |
| 1910 | 640 | +1.3% |
| 1920 | 692 | +8.1% |
| 1930 | 617 | −10.8% |
| 1940 | 613 | −0.6% |
| 1950 | 596 | −2.8% |
| 1960 | 583 | −2.2% |
| 1970 | 756 | +29.7% |
| 1980 | 716 | −5.3% |
| 1990 | 705 | −1.5% |
| 2000 | 668 | −5.2% |
| 2010 | 812 | +21.6% |
| 2020 | 766 | −5.7% |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 766 people living in Carson. There were 317 households, which are groups of people living in one home. About 214 of these were families.
Many households, about 34%, had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Carson was about 41.9 years old.
- About 27.8% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 23.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.3% were 65 years old or older.
Slightly more than half of the population (51.3%) was female, and 48.7% was male.
Population in 2010
In 2010, Carson had 812 people living in the city. There were 325 households.
About 32.3% of these households had children under 18. The average age in Carson was 39.3 years.
- About 25.2% of residents were under 18.
- About 25.8% were between 25 and 44.
- About 16.4% were 65 or older.
In 2010, 53.6% of the population was female, and 46.4% was male.
Notable Person from Carson
- Hubert Houser (born 1942) is a notable person from Carson. He served as an Iowa State Senator for the 49th District.
See also
In Spanish: Carson (Iowa) para niños
