Carson County GIS Maps
Carson County, Texas, has 5,807 residents across 6,270 parcels and covers 920.2 square miles. The population declined 6.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Carson County is 48065.
Panhandle is the county's largest population center. Carson County also includes 4 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 9 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Carson County Trends
- Population
- 5,807▾
- Median Home Value
- $140,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,817▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Carson County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Carson County Parcels
Carson County has 6,270 mapped parcels covering 645,042 acres. The median lot size is 1.51 acres. 2,213 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 3,268 distinct owner names. About 4% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside Texas. Mailing addresses, site addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Owner names reach 95.7%. Browse the interactive Carson County Parcel viewer here.
Carson County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 6,271 | 100% |
| Owner name | 6,002 | 95.7% |
| Owner mailing address | 6,271 | 100% |
| Site address | 6,271 | 100% |
| Land use code | 6,002 | 95.7% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 6,271 | 100% |
| Land value | 6,271 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 6,271 | 100% |
| Acreage | 6,271 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 6,270 | 99.9% |
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Field coverage measured across all Carson County parcel records.
Carson County Population
Carson County had 5,807 residents in 2020. That was 6.1% lower than in 2010. Carson County had 709 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 6 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Fritch, Panhandle and White Deer.
Population Trend in Carson County TX
Carson County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Carson County Zip Codes
Carson County has 4 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Fritch (79036), Panhandle (79068) and White Deer (79097). Fritch is the largest zip by population, with about 4,643 residents or 80% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 151% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Carson County TX
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79036 | Fritch | 4,643 | ▾ -9.5% |
| 79068 | Panhandle | 3,054 | ▾ -4.5% |
| 79097 | White Deer | 1,093 | ▾ -5% |
| 79039 | Groom | 772 | ▾ -0.9% |
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Carson County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Carson County Demographics
Carson County has a median age of 42.3, which makes the county a little older than Texas overall. About 22.5% of residents are under 18, while 21.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 25.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 33.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Carson County TX
Median Age
42.3
Under 18
22.5%
Age 65+
21.9%
Bachelor's+
25.9%
Carson County School Districts
Carson County is served by 4 public school districts with 1,817 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Sanford-Fritch Independent, Panhandle Independent and White Deer Independent. Those three districts account for about 93% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Carson County TX
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford-Fritch Independent School District | 745 | 41% | ▴ 3.3% |
| Panhandle Independent School District | 620 | 34.1% | ▾ -0.8% |
| White Deer Independent School District | 322 | 17.7% | ▴ 2.5% |
| Groom Independent School District | 130 | 7.2% | ▾ -3.7% |
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Carson County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Carson County Housing & Real Estate
Carson County has a median home value of $140,600 and a median gross rent of $933. About 79% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Texas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $237,000 and homes spent about 72 days on the market.
Carson County Housing Mix
Carson County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Carson County Housing Trends
Carson County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Carson County, TX
Carson County has 263 business listings across 135 categories. The largest categories in Carson County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (13, 4.9%), Convenience Stores (11, 4.2%), and Monument (8, 3.0%). The full Carson County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Carson County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Carson County, TX
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 13 | 4.9% |
| Convenience Stores | 11 | 4.2% |
| Monument | 8 | 3.0% |
| Gas Stations | 8 | 3.0% |
| Religious Organization | 7 | 2.7% |
| Public And Government Association | 6 | 2.3% |
| Restaurants | 5 | 1.9% |
| Baptist Church | 5 | 1.9% |
| Post Offices | 5 | 1.9% |
| Libraries | 4 | 1.5% |
Carson County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Gabel Dale CPA | Accountant | Panhandle |
| S&D Spraying Service | Agricultural Service | Panhandle |
| Attebury Grain | Agriculture | Groom |
| Eagles Aerodrome | Airport | Panhandle |
| Panhandle EMS | Ambulance And Ems Services | Panhandle |
| Clint & Sons | Antique Store | White Deer |
| Nature's Glory | Arts And Entertainment | White Deer |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Panhandle |
| Panhandle Football Field | Attractions And Activities | Panhandle |
| Big Shed Customs | Auto Customization | White Deer |
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Carson County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Carson County Basemaps
Carson County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Carson County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Carson County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.