Carter County, Tennessee
Carter County is home to 56,712 people. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Tennessee rate (13.8%). The median household income is $50,135.
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| Measure | Value | Tennessee | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,712 | 7,066,383 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $50,135 | $69,595 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 17.1% | 13.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 22.5% | 18.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 11.7% | 10.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% | 31.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $168,200 | $286,700 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $739 | $1,189 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 36.5% | 48.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.7% | 6.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 45.9 years | 38.9 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Avery County, North Carolina
- Mitchell County, North Carolina
- Johnson County
- Sullivan County
- Unicoi County
- Washington County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.