Unified School District · TN
Carter County School District
Carter County School District is a unified school district in Tennessee with a community population of 42,338. The median household income is $50,895 and the median age is 47.6.
42,338
Population
128
People / sq mi
$50,895
Median Income
47.6
Median Age
Carter County School District covers 332 sq mi of land at 127.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 64.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$50,895
Median Household Income
$29,954
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$166,800
Median Home Value
$739
Median Rent
79.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.8%
High School+
18.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carter County School District serves a community with a population of 42,338 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Tennessee.
The median household income in Carter County School District is $50,895, with a per capita income of $29,954. The poverty rate is 11.9%.
Carter County School District is 94.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 64.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Carter County School District, 89.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Carter County School District is $166,800, with a median rent of $739. The homeownership rate is 79.3%.
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Data for Carter County School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4700510).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.