Carter County's estimated 2026 population is 26,103 with a growth rate of -0.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Carter County is the 44th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 27,739 and has seen a growth of -5.9% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.4 years
Female: 43.1 years
Male: 40.2 years
There are 20,400 adults, (5,250 of whom are seniors) in Carter County.
Female: 13,358 (50.7%)
Male: 12,983 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Carter County includes 95.45% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,142 | 95.45% |
| Two or more races | 895 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 124 | 0.47% |
| Black or African American | 104 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.02% |
Carter County's average per capita income is $40,387. Household income levels show a median of $51,235. The poverty rate stands at 19.18%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,808 | - |
| Families | $67,787 | $82,642 |
| Households | $51,235 | $69,045 |
| Non Families | $22,825 | $38,214 |
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