Carson, Iowa

Carson: city in Iowa, United States.

About

Carson is a city located in the county of Pottawattamie in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 812 and a population density of 442 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 813 inhabitants.

The city was created 145 years ago in 1880.

Quick Facts about Carson

Population 813 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Iowa (United States)
County Pottawattamie County
Postal code 51525
Area 1.84 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.2367,-95.4181
Altitude 1,152 feet / 351 meters
Establishment January 01, 1881 (145 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 17:09:37 (6th November 2026)
Density 443 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 0.12% (2010-2020)
Weather 49℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather

Geography

Carson is located at 41°14'12"N 95°25'5"W (41.2366600, -95.4180600).

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Weather

49°F
Mostly Cloudy
1 to 6 mph N Today

Mostly cloudy. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. North wind 1 to 6 mph.

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Official website of Carson

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Demographics

The population of Carson increased by 0.12% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 812 - census
2011 807 -0.62% estimation process
2012 803 -0.5% estimation process
2013 803 0% estimation process
2014 809 0.75% estimation process
2015 810 0.12% estimation process
2016 812 0.25% estimation process
2017 809 -0.37% estimation process
2018 812 0.37% estimation process
2019 809 -0.37% estimation process
2020 813 0.49% estimation process
Carson zip code is 51525. County name: Pottawattamie, County fips: 19155
Karson, Карсон

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Carson, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
153630 Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs (IA) 51503-1057

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Carson, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
OMA Omaha 1003 S. 9th Street RAIL
CRN Creston Pine and Adams Avenue RAIL
LNK Lincoln 201 North 7th St. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Carson.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Carson Post Office Carson (IA) 51525

Other cities in Pottawattamie County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pottawattamie County , IA.

City Name Population Title
Council Bluffs 62,216 The most populous city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
Carter Lake 3,793 City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States
Avoca 1,537 City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America

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