Carter, KY County is located between Morehead and Ashland, Kentucky. It has a population of 26,820 and a population density of 65 people per square mile. The towns in the area are Olive Hill, Grayson, Grassy Creek and Soldier. There are several businesses including restaurants such as Captain D's and Bistro 527; shops such as Country Heart, WG Fuzzy's Antiques & Gifts; grocery stores like IGA; banks like First Bank of Carter County; gas stations like Marathon/Speedway; and medical facilities like Carter County Medical Center.
Residents of Carter County can enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as hiking at Greenbo Lake State Park or camping at Cave Run Lake. Other organizations in the area include the East Carter County Schools and the United Way of Northeast Kentucky. Local sporting events range from high school football games to running races like the Grayson Gallop 5K/10K race.
The population in Carter County is 26,820. There are 66 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Carter County is 41.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Carter County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Carter County
- 52.1% are married
- 12.3% are divorced
- 29.2% are married with children
- 12.3% have children, but are single
Race in Carter County
- 96.8% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 0.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander