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Compare West Carson to Salinas

This post compares West Carson, California to Salinas, 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) Salinas (city)
Population 22,260 156,811
Income (median) $44,035 $36,201
Home Value (median) $416,800 $342,100
White 33% 56%
Black 11% 1%
Asian 32% 5%
With Kids 24% 50%
Age (median) 44 30
Rentals 29% 55%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, West Carson or Salinas?
A: West Carson has a much smaller population count than Salinas: 22260 compared with 156811 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Salinas does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 29% for West Carson versus 55% for Salinas.

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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