Tennessee Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 56,712 (100%) |
| Population Density | 166 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 14 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $50,135 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,064 |
| Median Home Value | $168,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 28,118 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 18,366 (65.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,059 (21.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,693 (13.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 24,425 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Family Households | 14,963 (61.3%) |
The table below compares Carter County to the other 95 counties and county equivalents in Tennessee by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 28 | 71st |
| Population Density | # 22 | 78th |
| Median Household Income | # 82 | 15th |
| Per Capita Income | # 61 | 37th |
| Diversity Index | # 82 | 15th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
