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Compare West Carson to Riverside

This post compares West Carson, California to Riverside, 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) Riverside (city)
Population 22,260 321,570
Income (median) $44,035 $41,576
Home Value (median) $416,800 $319,200
White 33% 61%
Black 11% 6%
Asian 32% 7%
With Kids 24% 40%
Age (median) 44 31
Rentals 29% 45%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, West Carson or Riverside?
A: West Carson has a much smaller population count than Riverside: 22260 compared with 321570 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in West Carson or in Riverside?
A: Incomes are on average similar in West Carson.

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Riverside does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 29% for West Carson versus 45% for Riverside.

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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