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) |
| Population
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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. The population was 766 at the 2020 census. Carson has a number of interesting and historic places.
History
Carson was formed in 1881 as a result of the establishment of a depot on the Burlington and Rock Island Railroad at this location during the previous year. Carson is within the Riverside Community School District. The district formed on July 1, 1993 with the merger of the Carson-Macedonia and Oakland districts.
Geography
The city is located along the West Nishnabotna River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.71 square miles (1.84 km2), all land.
Demographics
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 812 people, 325 households, and 228 families living in the city. The population density was 1,143.7 inhabitants per square mile (441.6/km2). There were 353 housing units at an average density of 497.2 per square mile (192.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.
There were 325 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.8% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.01.
The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.
Notable person
- Hubert Houser (born 1942), Iowa State Senator from the 49th District
See also
In Spanish: Carson (Iowa) para niños
