Carter County, Tennessee

Total Population: 56,462

County Seat: Elizabethton

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Median Home Value

$157,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$48,435

Across all households

Median Age

45.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.7%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.0%
Two or More Races1.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

Under 18 Years

17.9%

65 Years and Over

22.3%

Male

49.0%

Female

51.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.4%

No Health Insurance

12.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$48,435

Mean Household Income

$64,727

Per Capita Income

$29,232

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

67.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$157,200

Median Rent

$738/mo

Total Housing Units

27,982

Owner-Occupied

74.1%

Renter-Occupied

25.9%

Vacancy Rate

13.6%

Married Couple Households

45.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.0%

Average Household Size

2.27

Broadband Internet Access

80.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 47019.