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Carter County

State:
Missouri
County Seat:
Van Buren

Carter County's estimated 2025 population is 5,401 with a growth rate of 0.92% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Carter County is the 107th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 6,292 and has seen a growth of -14.16% since that time.

5,401
Total Population
11
Population Density (mi²)
107
Population Rank (State)
49 0.92%
Annual Population Growth

Carter County Population

Carter County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Carter County includes 93.03% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,90293.03%
Two or more races3296.24%
Black or African American330.63%
Asian30.06%
Other race20.04%

Carter County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Carter County's average per capita income is $32,472. Household income levels show a median of $45,083. The poverty rate stands at 19.15%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$93,798-
Families$59,479$79,346
Households$45,083$65,018
Non Families$27,782$32,527

$32,472

Average Income

$45,083

Median Household Income

19.15%

Poverty Rate