Carter, TN County is a great place to live with a population of 56,314 and a population density of 165 people per square mile. Carter County offers an array of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking and camping in the Cherokee National Forest, fishing in Watauga Lake, and some of the best whitewater rafting around. Local businesses include the Carter County Farmers Market, where you can find fresh produce, local dairy products, handmade crafts from local artisans and more. Other organizations in the county include the Elizabethton Chamber of Commerce which provides business resources for local businesses and economic development opportunities for residents. The county also hosts several sporting events each year including Little League Baseball games, high school football games and tournaments for basketball, soccer and other sports.
The population in Carter County is 56,314. There are 165 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Carter County is 45.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Carter County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Carter County
- 51.8% are married
- 13.9% are divorced
- 27.2% are married with children
- 14.7% have children, but are single
Race in Carter County
- 95.1% are White
- 1.4% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander