Carter County, Kentucky

Total Population: 26,515

County Seat: Grayson

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Median Home Value

$126,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$50,389

Across all households

Median Age

41.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.2%
Two or More Races3.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

22.4%

65 Years and Over

19.9%

Male

49.3%

Female

50.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.1%

No Health Insurance

8.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$50,389

Mean Household Income

$71,428

Per Capita Income

$27,184

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

63.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

18.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$126,100

Median Rent

$701/mo

Total Housing Units

12,283

Owner-Occupied

78.4%

Renter-Occupied

21.6%

Vacancy Rate

15.6%

Married Couple Households

53.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.9%

Average Household Size

2.50

Broadband Internet Access

78.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21043.