Carter County, Tennessee Population 2022
Carter County, Tennessee's estimated population is 56,313 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 -1.79% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 4,813 | 0.00% | |
| 1810 | 4,190 | -623 | -12.94% |
| 1820 | 4,835 | 645 | 15.39% |
| 1830 | 6,414 | 1,579 | 32.66% |
| 1840 | 5,372 | -1,042 | -16.25% |
| 1850 | 6,296 | 924 | 17.20% |
| 1860 | 7,124 | 828 | 13.15% |
| 1870 | 7,909 | 785 | 11.02% |
| 1880 | 10,019 | 2,110 | 26.68% |
| 1890 | 13,389 | 3,370 | 33.64% |
| 1900 | 16,688 | 3,299 | 24.64% |
| 1910 | 19,838 | 3,150 | 18.88% |
| 1920 | 21,488 | 1,650 | 8.32% |
| 1930 | 29,223 | 7,735 | 36.00% |
| 1940 | 35,127 | 5,904 | 20.20% |
| 1950 | 42,432 | 7,305 | 20.80% |
| 1960 | 41,578 | -854 | -2.01% |
| 1970 | 42,575 | 997 | 2.40% |
| 1980 | 50,205 | 7,630 | 17.92% |
| 1990 | 51,505 | 1,300 | 2.59% |
| 2010 | 57,342 | 5,837 | 11.33% |
| 2011 | 57,385 | 43 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 57,347 | -38 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 56,978 | -369 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 56,325 | -653 | -1.15% |
| 2015 | 56,375 | 50 | 0.09% |
| 2016 | 56,473 | 98 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 56,510 | 37 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 56,417 | -93 | -0.16% |
| 2019 | 56,391 | -26 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 56,365 | -26 | -0.05% |
| 2021 | 56,339 | -26 | -0.05% |
| 2022 | 56,313 | -26 | -0.05% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54,036 | 95.72% |
| Black or African American | 962 | 1.70% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 138 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 303 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race | 153 | 0.27% |
| Two or More Races | 838 | 1.48% |
Carter County, Tennessee Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,993 | 2.28 | 72 |
| Married | 11,464 | 2.91 | 84.2 |
| Male | 1,345 | 2.76 | 59.5 |
| Female | 2,597 | 3.06 | 59.6 |
| Non Family | 8,587 | 1.14 | 61.3 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,131 | 5.05% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,145 | 9.82% |
| High School Graduate | 16,043 | 38.00% |
| Some College | 9,384 | 22.23% |
| Associates Degree | 2,717 | 6.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,845 | 11.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,952 | 6.99% |
Carter County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 206 | 149 | 105 |
| 2+ Races | 576 | 506 | 161 |
| Hispanic | 564 | 420 | 108 |
| White | 40,260 | 34,310 | 7,403 |
| Black | 713 | 649 | 71 |
| Islander | 22 | 22 | |
| Native American | 114 | 101 | |
| Other Race | 40 | 1 |
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 50.97%.
$32,175
Average Earnings
$35,772
Average Male
$28,475
Average Female
Carter County, Tennessee Language by Age
Carter County, Tennessee Language
97.64% of Carter County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 2.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.35% of the population.
Carter County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 138 | 98 | 71.01% |
| Hispanic | 1,066 | 481 | 45.12% |
| Black | 815 | 311 | 38.16% |
| Multiple | 779 | 279 | 35.82% |
| White | 51,824 | 9,442 | 18.22% |
| Asian | 289 | 3 | 1.04% |
| Other | 150 | NaN% |
19.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.51%
Male Poverty Rate
20.54%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Carter County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carter County, Tennessee is Native, with 71.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carter County, Tennessee is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.90%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.41%.
Carter County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Carter County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
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 55-64.
Carter County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,130 | 9.33% |
| Black | 49 | 6.67% |
| Native American | 15 | 13.16% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 3.44% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 2.94% |
Carter County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
8.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
52%
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
65.32%
Born in Carter County, Tennessee
98.17%
Native Born
1.83%
Foreign Born
1.29%
Non Citizen
0.54%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.17% of Carter County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 65.32% having been born in Tennessee. 1.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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