Carter County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,341 | — | #1,603 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,235 | -31.8% | #2,706 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.4 years | +6.4% | #1,682 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $132,800 | -52.9% | #2,482 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $740 | -36.4% | #2,525 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.2% | +52.2% | #2,591 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Carter County has a population of 26,341, making it the #1,603 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Carter County is $51,235, ranking #2,706 out of 3,222 counties — 31.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.2% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Carter County is $132,800 (-52.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $740/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.0%.
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92.9% of residents in Carter County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% above the national rate.
About Carter County, Kentucky
Carter County, Kentucky has a total population of 26,341, making it the 1,603rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Carter County is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Carter County is $51,235, which ranks #2,706 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Carter County is $132,800, 52.9% below the national median. Renters in Carter County pay a median gross rent of $740 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Carter County, 15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.2 min.
Carter County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.3%).
All data for Carter County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.