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Carter County

State:
Missouri
County Seat:
Van Buren

Carter County's estimated 2025 population is 5,401 with a growth rate of 0.92% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Carter County is the 107th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 6,292 and has seen a growth of -14.16% since that time.

5,401
Total Population
11
Population Density (mi²)
107
Population Rank (State)
49 0.92%
Annual Population Growth

Carter County Population

Carter County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Carter County includes 93.03% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,90293.03%
Two or more races3296.24%
Black or African American330.63%
Asian30.06%
Other race20.04%
Native American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Carter County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Carter County's average per capita income is $32,472. Household income levels show a median of $45,083. The poverty rate stands at 19.15%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$93,798-
Families$59,479$79,346
Households$45,083$65,018
Non Families$27,782$32,527

$32,472

Average Income

$45,083

Median Household Income

19.15%

Poverty Rate