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World Population Review
Carter County, Tennessee Population 2021
Carter County, Tennessee's estimated population is 56,339 with a growth rate of -0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Carter County, Tennessee is the 27th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 Population was 57,342 and has seen a growth of -1.75% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 56,339 | -26 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 56,365 | -26 | -0.05% |
| 2019 | 56,391 | -26 | -0.05% |
| 2018 | 56,417 | -93 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 56,510 | 37 | 0.07% |
| 2016 | 56,473 | 98 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 56,375 | 50 | 0.09% |
| 2014 | 56,325 | -653 | -1.15% |
| 2013 | 56,978 | -369 | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 57,347 | -38 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 57,385 | 43 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 57,342 | 5,837 | 11.33% |
| 1990 | 51,505 | 1,300 | 2.59% |
| 1980 | 50,205 | 7,630 | 17.92% |
| 1970 | 42,575 | 997 | 2.40% |
| 1960 | 41,578 | -854 | -2.01% |
| 1950 | 42,432 | 7,305 | 20.80% |
| 1940 | 35,127 | 5,904 | 20.20% |
| 1930 | 29,223 | 7,735 | 36.00% |
| 1920 | 21,488 | 1,650 | 8.32% |
| 1910 | 19,838 | 3,150 | 18.88% |
| 1900 | 16,688 | 3,299 | 24.64% |
| 1890 | 13,389 | 3,370 | 33.64% |
| 1880 | 10,019 | 2,110 | 26.68% |
| 1870 | 7,909 | 785 | 11.02% |
| 1860 | 7,124 | 828 | 13.15% |
| 1850 | 6,296 | 924 | 17.20% |
| 1840 | 5,372 | -1,042 | -16.25% |
| 1830 | 6,414 | 1,579 | 32.66% |
| 1820 | 4,835 | 645 | 15.39% |
| 1810 | 4,190 | -623 | -12.94% |
| 1800 | 4,813 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.05%
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State
Founded
1796
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
57,342
Growth Since 2010
-1.75%
Carter County, Tennessee Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54,369 | 96.34% |
| Black or African American | 967 | 1.71% |
| Two or More Races | 475 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 254 | 0.45% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 223 | 0.40% |
| Some Other Race | 118 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.05% |
Carter County, Tennessee Population by Race
Carter County, Tennessee Population Pyramid $2021
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Carter County, Tennessee Population by Age
Carter County, Tennessee Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,784 | 2.3 | 70.8 |
| Married | 11,298 | 2.91 | 83.3 |
| Non Family | 8,528 | 1.15 | 60.3 |
| Female | 2,714 | 3.04 | 52.9 |
| Male | 1,244 | 3.09 | 68.6 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
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Carter County, Tennessee Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,387 | 5.69% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,530 | 10.79% |
| High School Graduate | 16,196 | 38.59% |
| Some College | 8,992 | 21.43% |
| Associates Degree | 2,510 | 5.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,744 | 11.30% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,610 | 6.22% |
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Carter County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Carter County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40,172 | 33,675 | 7,001 |
| Black | 720 | 528 | 71 |
| Hispanic | 510 | 397 | 147 |
| 2+ Races | 263 | 226 | 49 |
| Asian | 173 | 121 | 91 |
| Native American | 143 | 117 | 10 |
| Other Race | 54 | 22 | 22 |
| Islander | 27 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.60%.
Carter County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,724
Average Earnings
$32,900
Average Male
$27,412
Average Female
Carter County, Tennessee Earnings by Educational Attainment
Carter County, Tennessee Language by Age
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Carter County, Tennessee Language
97.97% of Carter County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 2.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.23% of the population.
Carter County, Tennessee Language
Carter County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51,884 | 11,243 | 21.67% |
| Hispanic | 1,023 | 323 | 31.57% |
| Black | 861 | 295 | 34.26% |
| Native | 223 | 133 | 59.64% |
| Multiple | 465 | 116 | 24.95% |
| Other | 116 | 94 | 81.03% |
| Asian | 240 | 3 | 1.25% |
22.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.46%
Male Poverty Rate
23.64%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Carter County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carter County, Tennessee is Other, with 81.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carter County, Tennessee is Asian, with 1.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.10%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.85%.
Carter County, Tennessee Poverty
Carter County, Tennessee Poverty Rate by Education
Carter County, Tennessee Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Carter County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
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Carter County, Tennessee Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Carter County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
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Carter County, Tennessee Marital Status
Carter County, Tennessee Veterans by War
Carter County, Tennessee Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,389 | 9.88% |
| Black | 87 | 11.84% |
| Native American | 28 | 17.83% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 8.63% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 2.93% |
Carter County, Tennessee Veterans by Race
Carter County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
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10.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
Carter County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
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51.3%
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
Carter County, Tennessee Employment by Age
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Carter County, Tennessee Employment by Race
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Carter County, Tennessee Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.56%
Native Born
1.44%
Foreign Born
0.92%
Non Citizen
0.51%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.56% of Carter County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 65.78% having been born in Tennessee. 0.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Carter County, Tennessee Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990