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Carson, North Dakota
City · Population 245 · #138 in North Dakota
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About Carson
Set in the southwestern part of North Dakota, Carson is a tiny community counting 245 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Carson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.99 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 61 residents per square mile.
📰 Carson News Today
- Obituary | Eugene "Gene" Zimmerman of Leith, North Dakota Evanson Jensen Funeral Homes · Jul 4
- Gene C. Wells Obituary Apr 24, 2026 - Buehler-Larson Funeral & Cremation Service Buehler-Larson Funeral & Cremation Service · Apr 24
- Trevian Carson Claims Summit League Peak Performer of the Week Honor - NDSU gobison.com · Dec 30
- Joan Woodbury Obituary Jan 11, 2026 Weigel Funeral and Cremation Service · Jan 11
- Carson man sentenced to life in prison for sex crimes KX News · Feb 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Carson Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Carson — but the North Dakota one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern North Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of North Dakota — one of 406 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🏫 Schools in Carson
- ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)245
Rank in state#138 of 355
Land area3.99 sq mi
Density61/sq mi
Coordinates46.4223, -101.5706