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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Carter County

Kentucky · 26,889 residents · 409.497 sq mi
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Carter County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,427. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,100. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

26,889
+10%since 1990
from 24,340 in 1990
1990 – 2025
66 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 59 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+9%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
24K25K26K27K28K1990201020202024Carter County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,427
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,083 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,442
+68%since 1990
from $7,996 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.3%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 26.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$365
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
81.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
19.0% rent
1.8
−17%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(24,305)
Black0%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(82)
Asian0%(7)
Diversity Score1.2%(290)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(26,494)
Black0.1%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(158)
Asian0.1%(29)
Diversity Score2.1%(553)
2
+72%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.4%
+13.1 ptssince 1990
from 51.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.0 min
−9%since 1990
from 24.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carter County, Kentucky?

Carter County, Kentucky has about 26,889 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Carter County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Carter County, Kentucky earns about $26,427 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carter County, Kentucky expensive?

In Carter County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $47,100, and the typical rent is about $365 a month.

How educated are people in Carter County, Kentucky?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Carter County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carter County, Kentucky?

About 22.3% of people in Carter County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carter County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Carter County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,549 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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