Carter County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Carter County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47019
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 019
Geography
- Land Area
- 341.26 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.44 sq mi
- Total Area
- 347.70 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.284744
- Longitude
- -82.126593
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 56,079
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 46,103
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 54,967 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,115 | 2.0% |
| White | 52,723 | 94.0% |
| Black | 930 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 147 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 45,474 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 631 | 1.4% |
| White | 43,836 | 95.1% |
| Black | 910 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 269 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 396 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 76 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 56,712
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $49,306
- Poverty Rate
- 16.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 9,417
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 53,094 | 93.6% |
| Black | 1,078 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 32,773
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,231 | 9.9% |
| Republican | 16,552 | 50.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 12,990 | 39.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,227 | 46.5% |
| Female | 17,546 | 53.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 29,962 | 91.4% |
| Hispanic | 434 | 1.3% |
| Black | 158 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 131 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 14,290
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 43.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 13,233 | 44.2% |
| Hispanic | 131 | 30.2% |
| Black | 41 | 25.9% |
| Asian | 38 | 29.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,003 | 46.0% |
| Female | 7,287 | 41.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 13,079 (31.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 8,708 (20.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 28,118
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $176,997
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $735
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 7.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.