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Compare West Carson to Alameda

This post compares West Carson, California to Alameda, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension West Carson (CDP) Alameda (city)
Population 22,260 78,246
Income (median) $44,035 $71,080
Home Value (median) $416,800 $729,100
White 33% 48%
Black 11% 7%
Asian 32% 31%
With Kids 24% 31%
Age (median) 44 41
Rentals 29% 53%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, West Carson or Alameda?
A: West Carson has a much smaller population count than Alameda: 22260 compared with 78246 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in West Carson or in Alameda?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in West Carson.

Q: Are homes more expensive in West Carson or Alameda?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in West Carson.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Alameda does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 29% for West Carson versus 53% for Alameda.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to West Carson may include: San-Leandro, Hacienda-Heights, and Duarte.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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