Statistics for Carter County
Latest official figures for Carter County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 26,149 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 41.4 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 253 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 423 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 9.67 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 16.16 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 6.5 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 18.9 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 51,235 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 670.6 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 0.5 % | 2024 |