Carson, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carson, Washington
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Hotel St. Martin at Carson Hot Springs
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Location of Carson, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Skamania |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km2) |
| • Land | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,323 |
| • Density | 494/sq mi (190.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98610
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512068 |
Carson is a small community in Washington, United States. It is located in Skamania County. You can find it north of the Columbia River in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
In 2020, about 2,323 people lived in Carson. The town is north of Washington State Route 14. It sits between Stevenson to the west and Underwood to the east. Nearby towns include Stabler, Bingen, and White Salmon.
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History of Carson
Carson has had a post office since 1894. The community got its name from a nearby stream called Carson Creek.
Geography and Climate
Carson covers an area of about 4.7 square miles (12.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
Weather in Carson
Carson has different weather throughout the year. Summers are warm, and winters are cool. It gets a lot of rain, especially in the colder months. Snowfall can also be quite heavy in winter.
| Climate data for Carson, Washington | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 45.6 (7.6) |
54.3 (12.4) |
62.8 (17.1) |
70.4 (21.3) |
78.9 (26.1) |
85.8 (29.9) |
93.5 (34.2) |
93 (34) |
84.1 (28.9) |
71.7 (22.1) |
54.7 (12.6) |
44.2 (6.8) |
93.5 (34.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 38.3 (3.5) |
43.6 (6.4) |
50.3 (10.2) |
59.1 (15.1) |
67.8 (19.9) |
73.1 (22.8) |
80.7 (27.1) |
79.8 (26.6) |
73.9 (23.3) |
61.4 (16.3) |
47.5 (8.6) |
40.9 (4.9) |
59.7 (15.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 31 (−1) |
35 (2) |
40 (4) |
46 (8) |
53 (12) |
58 (14) |
64 (18) |
63 (17) |
58 (14) |
49 (9) |
39 (4) |
35 (2) |
48 (9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 25.6 (−3.6) |
27.9 (−2.3) |
30.4 (−0.9) |
33.5 (0.8) |
39.1 (3.9) |
47.4 (8.6) |
47.4 (8.6) |
46.7 (8.2) |
42.5 (5.8) |
37.5 (3.1) |
31.9 (−0.1) |
29.5 (−1.4) |
36.4 (2.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 2.9 (−16.2) |
15.5 (−9.2) |
22.8 (−5.1) |
25.8 (−3.4) |
33.8 (1.0) |
39.7 (4.3) |
42.2 (5.7) |
42.2 (5.7) |
34.5 (1.4) |
28.4 (−2.0) |
10 (−12) |
7.6 (−13.6) |
2.9 (−16.2) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 16.9 (430) |
12.6 (320) |
11.5 (290) |
6.1 (150) |
3.6 (91) |
2.4 (61) |
0.7 (18) |
1.3 (33) |
3 (76) |
8.4 (210) |
15 (380) |
18.4 (470) |
99.7 (2,530) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 38.1 (97) |
17.8 (45) |
7.3 (19) |
0.7 (1.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0 (0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
3.4 (8.6) |
17.6 (45) |
84.9 (216) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in.) | 18 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 142 |
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People in Carson
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,116 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,279 | 7.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,323 | 1.9% | |
| US Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In 2020, the population of Carson was 2,323 people. This means about 452 people live in each square mile.
In 2000, there were 2,116 people living in Carson. About 36.5% of the homes had children under 18. Most homes were families, with many being married couples. The average age of people in Carson was 36 years old. About 28.7% of the population was under 18.
Fun Things to Do in Carson
Carson is a great place for outdoor activities. It is located inside the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. This area is known for its beautiful views and nature.
Carson is also close to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Here, you can find mountains like Wind Mountain and Dog Mountain.
Near Carson, in Stabler, you can visit the Wind River Arboretum. This is the oldest arboretum in the Pacific Northwest. An arboretum is like a botanical garden, but it focuses on trees and shrubs.
Carson is famous for its local hot spring. Many hotels and resorts in town offer geothermal steam baths. These baths use natural hot water from the earth. It's a relaxing way to enjoy the natural warmth of the area!
See also
In Spanish: Carson (Washington) para niños
