Carter County, Tennessee
Total Population: 56,462
County Seat: Elizabethton
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
88.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
20.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.8%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 47019.