Located just across the 405 and 710 freeways from Long Beach, the city of Carson shares many characteristics with its larger neighbor.
For one, the city is extremely diverse in its racial and ethnic demographics. Roughly a quarter of residents each identify as either white, black or Asian, with nearly 40% identifying as Hispanic, regardless of their race, according to 2019 population estimates published by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Another characteristic Carson shares with Long Beach is its strong connection to the San Pedro Bay ports. “The ports add so much to the economy of the region, and we’re part of that,” Carson City Manager Sharon Landers said.
Landers joined Carson’s city leadership in the spring of 2019, five months after her predecessor, Ken Farfsing, resigned from office. Previously, she served as assistant city manager of Irvine for 12 years.