U.S. County · Profile

Carter County

57.0KTotal Population
167Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+0.51%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Carter County has a population of 57,022 as of 2023. It is located in Tennessee.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Carter County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White94.3%53,772
Hispanic or Latino2.7%1,540
Two or More Races2.3%1,312
Black or African American2.2%1,254
Asian0.5%285
Some Other Race0.5%285
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%114
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Carter County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$47,994
35.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$28,321
26.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
18.1%
57.4% above national average
Median Age
46.0 years

Income & Poverty

$47,994Median Household Income
$28,321Per Capita Income
18.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$47,994$62,879
Families$61,776$76,260
Married-couple Families$61,776$69,189
Nonfamily Households$25,638$27,689

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Carter County, Tennessee.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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