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Population Review

Carter County, KY — Population & Demographics

Carter County, KY has a population of 26,515. The median household income is $50,389 and the median age is 41.8.

26,515

Population

$50,389

Median Income

$126,100

Median Home Value

41.8

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White95.6%
Black or African American0.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$50,389

Median Household Income

$27,184

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment

Housing

$126,100

Median Home Value

$701

Median Rent

78.4%

Homeownership

Education

82.8%

High School+

15.4%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Carter County, KY has a population of 26,515 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Carter County, KY is $50,389.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.