Carter County's 2026 population is estimated at 5,419, reflecting a 0.56% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Carter County is the 107th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 6,292 and has grown -13.87% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.9 years
Female: 40.4 years
Male: 38.5 years
There are 4,011 adults, (1,092 of whom are seniors) in Carter County.
Female: 2,765 (52.2%)
Male: 2,532 (47.8%)
The racial composition of Carter County includes 92.6% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,905 | 92.6% |
| Two or more races | 364 | 6.87% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.42% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.04% |
Carter County 's average per capita income is $32,232. Household income levels show a median of $50,000. The poverty rate stands at 20.77%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,714 | - |
| Families | $59,796 | $80,271 |
| Households | $50,000 | $63,722 |
| Non Families | $28,065 | $32,453 |
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