Carter County's estimated 2026 population is 5,419 with a growth rate of 0.56% 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 -13.87% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Carter County includes 93.03% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
White (93.03%)
Two or more races (6.24%)
Black or African American (0.63%)
Asian (0.06%)
Other race (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,902 | 93.03% |
| Two or more races | 329 | 6.24% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.06% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,798 | - |
| Families | $59,479 | $79,346 |
| Households | $45,083 | $65,018 |
| Non Families | $27,782 | $32,527 |
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