Carson, California

Carson, California
Carson city hall
Carson city hall
Flag of Carson, California
Official seal of Carson, California
Motto: 
Future Unlimited
Interactive map of Carson, California
Carson is located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Carson
Carson
Location in the United States
Carson is located in California
Carson
Carson
Carson (California)
Carson is located in the United States
Carson
Carson
Carson (the United States)
Coordinates: 33°50′23″N 118°15′35″W / 33.83972°N 118.25972°W / 33.83972; -118.25972
Country United States
State California
CountyLos Angeles
IncorporatedFebruary 20, 1968
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • City councilJawane Hilton
Jim Dear
Arleen Bocatija Rojas
 • MayorLula Davis-Holmes
 • Mayor Pro TemCedric L. Hicks Sr.
 • City TreasurerMonica Cooper
 • City ManagerDavid C. Roberts Jr.
Area
 • Total
18.97 sq mi (49.12 km2)
 • Land18.73 sq mi (48.51 km2)
 • Water0.24 sq mi (0.61 km2)  1.29%
Elevation
39 ft (12 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
95,558
 • Rank86th in California
 • Density5,101.7/sq mi (1,969.77/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP Codes
90745–90747, 90749, 90810, 90895
Area codes310/424
FIPS code06-11530
GNIS feature IDs1660441, 2409399
Websitecarsonca.gov
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Carson is a city in the South Bay and Harbor regions of Los Angeles County, California, located 13 miles (21 km) south of downtown Los Angeles and approximately 14 miles (23 km) away from Los Angeles International Airport. It was incorporated on February 20, 1968. The city is locally known for its plurality of Filipino-Americans and immigrants. As of the 2020 United States census, the city had a population of 95,558.