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On Thursday, March 30, Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes delivered the 2023 State of the City Address at the Carson Events Center. The event was hosted by the the Carson Chamber of Commerce. The Mayor's speech can be viewed below:
Business in Carson
Category | Number of Businesses | Percent | Number of Employees | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Manufacturing | 286 | 5.63% | 9,486 | 15.70% |
Retail Trade | 496 | 9.76% | 6,358 | 10.52% |
Professional, Scientific & Tech Services | 387 | 7.61% | 4,647 | 7.69% |
Wholesale Trade | 234 | 4.6% | 4,272 | 7.07% |
Transportation & Warehousing | 316 | 6.22% | 3,547 | 5.87% |
Accommodation & Food Services | 267 | 5.25% | 3,488 | 5.77% |
Food Services & Drinking Places | 256 | 5.04% | 3,267 | 5.41% |
Other Services except Public Administration | 422 | 8.3% | 2,692 | 4.46% |
Educational Services | 70 | 1.38% | 2,432 | 4.02% |
Administrative & Support & Waste Management & Remediation Services | 145 | 2.85% | 2,420 | 4.01% |
Key Demographic Stats:
Population: 96,124
Median Household Income: $96,754
White Collar Jobs: 59.3%
Blue Collar Jobs: 24.7%
Unemployment Rate: 8.1%
Key Amenities:
256 Restaurants
94 Spiritual Centers
86 Grocery Outlets and Food Sources
86 Local Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
77 Schools and Places for Education
Population Trends:
Number of Households: 27,360
Median Home Value: $587,419
Generation with Largest Population: Millennial (24.6%)
Median Age: 39.5
Employment Overview:
Total Businesses: 4,058
Total Employees: 49,361
Median Net worth: $268,831
Median Disposable Income: $77,979
Spend 7+ hours commuting to and from work per week: 18%
Average Education Level: Bachelor's/Grad/Prof Degree (32%)
Market Summary:
Largest Age Group: Females Ages 30-34
Smallest Age Group: Males Ages 85+
Category of Largest Annual Lifestyle Spending: Travel ($3,474)
