Carson city is located in Douglas county Nevada with a geographic area of 144.5 square miles. The total population in Carson city is 55,244 with 51.5% male and 48.5% female. Children under age 5 represent 5.5% of the population, under age 18 equal 20.4% of the population and over age 65 is 20.3% of the population. The median household income is $58,305, per capita income is $32,819. There are a total of 22,858 housing units with 58.2% owner occupied. Education includes 22.9% of residents that are high school graduates and 25.4% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Carson city in the summer is 67 degrees, and in the winter 48 degrees.