Carter County's estimated 2026 population is 5,473 with a growth rate of 1.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Carter County is the 107th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 6,292 and has seen a growth of -13.02% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.9 years
Female: 40.4 years
Male: 38.5 years
There are 4,011 adults, (1,092 of whom are seniors) in Carter County.
Female: 2,765 (52.2%)
Male: 2,532 (47.8%)
The racial composition of Carter County includes 92.6% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,905 | 92.6% |
| Two or more races | 364 | 6.87% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.42% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.04% |
Carter County's average per capita income is $32,232. Household income levels show a median of $50,000. The poverty rate stands at 20.77%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,714 | - |
| Families | $59,796 | $80,271 |
| Households | $50,000 | $63,722 |
| Non Families | $28,065 | $32,453 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate
