Kentucky Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,341 (100%) |
| Population Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 9 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $51,235 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,994 |
| Median Home Value | $132,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,316 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,639 (70.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,155 (17.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,522 (12.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 10,794 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Family Households | 7,364 (68.2%) |
The table below compares Carter County to the other 120 counties and county equivalents in Kentucky by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 43 | 65th |
| Population Density | # 57 | 53rd |
| Median Household Income | # 81 | 34th |
| Per Capita Income | # 78 | 36th |
| Diversity Index | # 106 | 13th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kentucky Census Data Comparison Tool.
