Carter County's estimated 2026 population is 57,354 with a growth rate of -0.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Carter County is the 31st largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 57,343 and has seen a growth of 0.02% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.9 years
Female: 46.9 years
Male: 44.7 years
There are 46,692 adults, (12,902 of whom are seniors) in Carter County.
Female: 28,944 (51%)
Male: 27,768 (49%)
The racial composition of Carter County includes 93.62% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53,094 | 93.62% |
| Two or more races | 1,995 | 3.52% |
| Black or African American | 1,078 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 402 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 80 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.11% |
Carter County's average per capita income is $39,002. Household income levels show a median of $50,135. The poverty rate stands at 17.08%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,565 | - |
| Families | $67,785 | $81,368 |
| Households | $50,135 | $66,526 |
| Non Families | $26,722 | $40,256 |
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