Carter County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29035 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,297 | — | #2,869 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,000 | -33.5% | #2,772 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.9 years | 0.0% | #2,404 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $159,400 | -43.5% | #2,038 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $656 | -43.6% | #2,921 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.8% | +64.9% | #2,742 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Carter County has a population of 5,297, making it the #2,869 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.9 years, which is 0.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Carter County is $50,000, ranking #2,772 out of 3,222 counties — 33.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.8% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Carter County is $159,400 (-43.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $656/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.7%.
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85.4% of residents in Carter County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.8% below the national rate.
About Carter County, Missouri
Carter County, Missouri has a total population of 5,297, making it the 2,869th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Carter County is 38.9 years.
The median household income in Carter County is $50,000, which ranks #2,772 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Carter County is $159,400, 43.5% below the national median. Renters in Carter County pay a median gross rent of $656 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Carter County, 10.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.1 min.
Carter County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%).
All data for Carter County, Missouri 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.