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How Carson City voted for president
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Carson City at a glance.
Carson City had an estimated 58,148 residents in July 2024, the fourth most populous of Nevada's 17 counties, down 0.8% since the 2020 census. Of those, 46,946 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 21.8% are 65 or older. It covers 144 square miles of land (402 people per square mile).
The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 42.4, a median household income of $72,355, 23.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 62.3% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them. In 2024, 31,068 votes were cast for president, about 66.2% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 43.1% and the Republican ticket 54.3%. The two-party margin moved from D+0.8 in 2008 to R+11.2 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 58,148
- Population (2020 census base)
- 58,642
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 46,946
- Residents 65 and older
- 21.8%
- People per square mile
- 402
- Land area
- 144 sq mi
- Median age
- 42.4
- Median household income
- $72,355
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 23.7%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 62.3%
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.1% | 54.3% | R+11.2 | 31,068 |
| 2020 | 42.8% | 54.2% | R+11.4 | 29,739 |
| 2016 | 38.4% | 52.5% | R+14.1 | 25,016 |
| 2012 | 44.1% | 53.2% | R+9.1 | 23,318 |
| 2008 | 49.5% | 48.7% | D+0.8 | 23,463 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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