Carter County, Missouri
Total Population: 5,269
County Seat: Van Buren
Median Home Value
$147,600
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$45,083
Across all households
Median Age
39.6 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
24.2%
65 Years and Over
20.1%
Male
48.5%
Female
51.5%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.8%
No Health Insurance
14.2%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
85.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
13.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$45,083
Mean Household Income
$65,018
Per Capita Income
$27,115
Unemployment Rate (16+)
2.9%
In Labor Force (19–64)
67.6%
SNAP / Food Stamps
19.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$147,600
Median Rent
$661/mo
Total Housing Units
2,692
Owner-Occupied
64.1%
Renter-Occupied
35.9%
Vacancy Rate
27.0%
Married Couple Households
38.3%
Cohabiting Couple Households
10.5%
Male Householder, No Partner
16.1%
Female Householder, No Partner
35.1%
Average Household Size
2.66
Broadband Internet Access
81.4%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29035.