City

Carson, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson Davis County  ·  Mississippi

👥853Population
💰$34,167Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂56.3Median Age
🎓12.5%College Grads▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82%Black: 11.5%Other: 6.6%Race
White82.0%
Black11.5%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
10%
18–24
4%
25–44
11%
45–64
30%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty31.8% ▲ 218% above avg
College Grads12.5% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (1.4%)
HS Graduate283 (50.7%)
Some College98 (17.6%)
Associates99 (17.7%)
Bachelors54 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree16 (2.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 50.7%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 2.9%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad50.7%
Some College17.6%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate2.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.8%Renter: 9.2%Tenure
Owner90.8%
Renter9.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
51%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
15%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,167 ▼ 55% below avg
Total Housing Units506
Vacant Units104

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Carson, MS

Carson is a city in Mississippi, located in Jefferson Davis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 853 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.3 years.

Economically, Carson is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,167 is well below the national average. Approximately 31.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The population of Carson is less-educated. 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.95%).

Carson, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Carson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39427 853 $34,167 0.0% 12.5% 90.8%