Carter County, KY — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
26,515
Male
13,065
49.3%
Female
13,450
50.7%
Median Age
41.8 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
0.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher10.6%
High School or Higher37.8%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
11.9%
Married
46.2%
Carter County, KY has a population of 26,515 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 41.8 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 95.6% of the population. 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 0.9% of residents are foreign-born.