Carter County, Kentucky
Total Population: 26,515
County Seat: Grayson
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
82.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
15.4%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.