Carter County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Carter County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21043
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 043
Geography
- Land Area
- 409.50 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.62 sq mi
- Total Area
- 412.12 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.314094
- Longitude
- -83.038988
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 26,097
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 20,159
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 25,871 | 99.1% |
| Hispanic | 226 | 0.9% |
| White | 25,260 | 96.8% |
| Black | 76 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 46 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,065 | 99.5% |
| Hispanic | 93 | 0.5% |
| White | 19,654 | 97.5% |
| Black | 204 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 150 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 46 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 26,341
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $49,960
- Poverty Rate
- 18.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,932
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 25,142 | 95.4% |
| Black | 104 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 18,476
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,357 | 45.2% |
| Republican | 8,703 | 47.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 731 | 4.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,901 | 48.2% |
| Female | 9,575 | 51.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,947 | 91.7% |
| Hispanic | 179 | 1.0% |
| Black | 30 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 113 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,185
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,599 | 44.8% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 30.2% |
| Black | 8 | 26.7% |
| Asian | 44 | 38.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,929 | 44.1% |
| Female | 4,256 | 44.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,601 (30.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,902 (15.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,316
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $131,941
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $690
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.7%
- Work From Home
- 3.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.