Carter County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56,712 | — | #933 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,135 | -33.3% | #2,763 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.9 years | +18.0% | #618 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $168,200 | -40.3% | #1,848 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $739 | -36.5% | #2,536 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% | +35.5% | #2,309 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Carter County has a population of 56,712, making it the #933 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.9 years, which is 18.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Carter County is $50,135, ranking #2,763 out of 3,222 counties — 33.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.1% and unemployment stands at 6.2%.
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The median home value in Carter County is $168,200 (-40.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $739/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.2%.
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88.3% of residents in Carter County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% below the national rate.
About Carter County, Tennessee
Carter County, Tennessee has a total population of 56,712, making it the 933rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Carter County is 45.9 years, which is 18.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Carter County is $50,135, which ranks #2,763 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2%.
The median home value in Carter County is $168,200, 40.3% below the national median. Renters in Carter County pay a median gross rent of $739 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Carter County, 20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.7 min.
Carter County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
All data for Carter County, Tennessee 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.