Carter County's estimated 2026 population is 58,078 with a growth rate of 0.56% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Carter County is the 30th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 57,343 and has seen a growth of 1.28% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Carter County includes 94.31% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (94.31%)
Two or more races (2.61%)
Black or African American (2.04%)
Other race (0.62%)
Asian (0.25%)
Native American (0.13%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53,247 | 94.31% |
| Two or more races | 1,476 | 2.61% |
| Black or African American | 1,151 | 2.04% |
| Other race | 351 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 142 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 76 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Carter County's average per capita income is $37,031. Household income levels show a median of $48,435. The poverty rate stands at 17.97%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,330 | - |
| Families | $63,514 | $78,813 |
| Households | $48,435 | $64,727 |
| Non Families | $25,942 | $39,424 |
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