Median Income
$67,500
10% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.3%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$950
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.2%
44% higher than US avg
How Carman Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,114
Median AgeN/A
Density1,869/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,500
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment5.2%
PovertyN/A
Commute23 min
Housing
A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$950
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,400
Rent Burden15.8%
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+32.6%
Graduate+2.6%
Is Carman a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Carman receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Carman offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Carman is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.
Education
11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.6% have completed high school.
Carman has a population of 3,114 with a density of 1,869 people per square mile. The city is predominantly White (94.2%), with 4.5% Asian.
Population
3,114
Total Population
2021 Census
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 85.7% |
| 9% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 12.2% |
The median household income in Carman is $67,500, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $67,500 |
| 10% below US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.2% |
| 44% above US avg |
| |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |
Monthly rent averages $950 (18% below US avg).
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $950 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 15.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 76.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.6% |
| Housing Units | 1,400 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Carman vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Carman vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,869/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4992°N, 98.0016°W |
| Timezone | America/Winnipeg |