Carson City: Economy & Jobs
Households in Carson City earn a median $72,355 (about the same as Carson City median $72,355; 1.1× below Nevada median $78,310), with homes at a median value of $453,000. The surrounding county supports 31,895 jobs (avg $69,100).
- $81,836 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $72,355 — below the Nevada median ($78,310). Poverty rate 10.3% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 6.3× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 20.7% |
| Affordability · Interpretation | expensive |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $29,510 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $2,414,973 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $81,836 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $81,827 |
| Median Household Income | $72,355 (vs Nevada $78,310) |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $72,355 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.2% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 10% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 20.50 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 9.8% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 31,895 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $2,203,967,389 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $69,100 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,481,820 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% (vs Nevada 7.0%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 1 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 1,591 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 1,591.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Floriculture Totals, Nursery Totals, Honey, Specialty Animal Totals, Sheep |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 1,936 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 22,997 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 1,271,876 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 7 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 13 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 15 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Paint Hardware | 3 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 65 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 46 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 18 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 15 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (14)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Walgreens 04788 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 53 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | CARSON CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $1,349,999,842 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 23,022.22 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 58,639 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Drove Alone | 70.6% |
| Pct Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Pct Walked | 9.8% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 42.4 years (vs Nevada 39.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 37.6% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12