Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV

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2021 Population

169,191

3.49% 1-year growth

US Senator

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0.217% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.05%

2.51% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$66,828

7.03% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$335,000

8.59% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

71,180

4.86% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV had a population of 169k people with a median age of 46 and a median household income of $66,828. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV grew from 163,483 to 169,191, a 3.49% increase and its median household income grew from $62,436 to $66,828, a 7.03% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.1%), White (Hispanic) (8.41%), Other (Hispanic) (5.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.92%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.91%).

15.5% of the households in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.5% of the residents in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV are Western Nevada College (1,081 degrees awarded in 2021) and Sierra Academy of Style (45 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was $335,000, and the homeownership rate was 71.1%.

Most people in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was 2 cars per household.

Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV borders Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Inyo, Mariposa, Mono & Tuolumne Counties PUMA, CA, El Dorado Hills PUMA, CA, Auburn & Colfax Cities PUMA, CA, Washoe County (South) PUMA, NV, Sparks City PUMA, NV, and Rural Nevada PUMA, NV.

United States Nevada

Population & Diversity

Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV is home to a population of 169k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.63% of Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV residents were born outside of the country (14.6k people).

In 2021, there were 8.57 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (122k people) in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.2k White (Hispanic) and 9.98k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV are Spanish (19,748 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (846 households), and German (580 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

82,571

Women

48.8%

86,580

Men

51.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 169,151 inhabitants, with 51.2% men, and 48.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.5%

2021 Citizenship

95.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.5% of Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV

White (Non-Hispanic)
122k ± 643
White (Hispanic)
14.2k ± 1.2k
Other (Hispanic)
9.98k ± 1.02k

18.7%

Hispanic Population

31.7k people

18.7% of the people in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV are hispanic (31.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
7,599 ± 2,092 people
Philippines
1,067 ± 799 people
El Salvador
638 ± 619 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was Mexico, the natal country of 7,599 Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV residents, followed by Philippines with 1,067 and El Salvador with 638.

Foreign-Born Population

8.63%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14.6k people

8.79%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

14.4k people

As of 2021, 8.63% of Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV residents (14.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was 8.79%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
19,748 households (12.3%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
846 households (0.525%)
German
580 households (0.36%)

15.5% of the households in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was Spanish. 12.3% of the households in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,258 ± 419
Gulf War (2001-)
2,172 ± 361
Gulf War (1990s)
2,004 ± 326

Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.88 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV employs 71.2k people. The largest industries in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV are Construction (5,638 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,308 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,574 people), and the highest paying industries are Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($164,432), Air transportation ($103,668), and Periodical, book, & directory publishers ($101,702).

Males in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,596. The income inequality in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV (measured using the Gini index) is 0.44, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,751

Women

46.8%

36,133

Men

53.2%

The workforce of Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV in 2020 was 67,884 people, with 46.8% woman, and 53.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV.

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Occupations

71.2k

2021 Value

4.86%

1 Year growth

± 4.86%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV grew at a rate of 4.86%, from 67.9k employees to 71.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV, are Other managers (1,982 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,716 people), and Cashiers (1,693 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nevada (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

71.2k

2021 Value

4.86%

1 Year growth

± 4.86%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV grew at a rate of 4.86%, from 67.9k employees to 71.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV, are Construction (5,638 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,308 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,574 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV, though some of these residents may live in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,516

Median earning men ± $1,659

$34,038

Median earning women ± $918

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($72,898), Public Administration ($67,342), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,398).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,250), Public Administration ($51,726), and Information ($47,778).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Nevada. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nevada.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.05%).

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing the state of Nevada. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nevada is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV. Showing the available data for Nevada.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.7%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.05%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.05%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nevada for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nevada

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Catherine Cortez Masto

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jacky Rosen

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing Nevada.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nevada over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Nevada

Nevada is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nevada have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV awarded 1,126 degrees. The student population of Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,613 male students and 1,953 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV are White (698 and 62%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (278 and 24.7%), Two or More Races (44 and 3.91%), and Unknown (41 and 3.64%).

The largest universities in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV by number of degrees awarded are Western Nevada College (1,081 and 96%) and Sierra Academy of Style (45 and 4%).

The most popular majors in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV are Liberal Arts & Sciences (327 and 29%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (119 and 10.6%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (107 and 9.5%).

The median tuition cost in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV for a public four year colleges is $3,293 for in-state students and $10,979 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,566 students enrolled in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV, 45.2% men and 54.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,047 records, of which 55.1% were women and 44.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Physical Sciences
106 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
73 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
327 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was Physical Sciences with 106 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Western Nevada College
1,081 degrees awarded
Sierra Academy of Style
45 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Nevada College with 1,081 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 495 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV, which is 0.784 times less than the 631 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 698 degrees mean that there were 2.51 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 278 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,293) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($455) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.753% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.705% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (38.3k), Some college (38.1k), and Bachelors Degree (20.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was $335,000 in 2021, which is 1.37 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $308,500 to $335,000, a 8.59% increase. The homeownership rate in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV is 71.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV is $66,828. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was Washoe County (South) PUMA, NV with a value of $100,552, followed by Las Vegas (Northeast) & North Las Vegas (Outer) Cities PUMA, NV and Henderson (East) & Boulder Cities PUMA, NV, with respective values of $84,774 and $82,942.

Housing

Property

$335,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,184

$48,356

Median Property Taxes

±$1,542

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.1%

Homeownership

2021

71.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.1% of the housing units in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was Washoe County (South) PUMA, NV with a value of $100,552, followed by Las Vegas (Northeast) & North Las Vegas (Outer) Cities PUMA, NV and Henderson (East) & Boulder Cities PUMA, NV, with respective values of $84,774 and $82,942.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,828

Median Household Income

± $1,610

68.1k

Number of Households

± 1,859

In 2021, the median household income of the 68.1k households in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV grew to $66,828 from the previous year's value of $62,436.

The following chart displays the households in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.44

2021 Wage GINI in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV

0.442

2020 Wage GINI in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV

In 2021, the income inequality in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.506% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.7%)
Carpooled (11.6%)
Worked At Home (6.5%)

In 2021, 77.7% of workers in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.6%) and those who worked at home (6.5%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.18% of the workforce in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.05% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV (15k out of 166k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.1% of the population of Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV has health coverage, with 44.6% on employee plans, 13.7% on Medicaid, 17.2% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 2.35% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 16.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.95%

Uninsured

44.6%

Employer Coverage

13.7%

Medicaid

17.2%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

2.35%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV grew by 2.41% from 8.74% to 8.95%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.