Carter County, Kentucky Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Carter County, Kentucky
Carter County, Kentucky Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
26,341
Median Age
41.4
Male Median
40.2
Female Median
43.1
Carter County, Kentucky Population Growth
Carter County, Kentucky Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -5.3%%.
-5.3%% Growth
Carter County, Kentucky Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Carter County, Kentucky Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.4 | 26,341 |
| 2023 | 41.8 | 26,515 |
| 2022 | 41.9 | 26,671 |
| 2021 | 41.5 | 26,820 |
| 2020 | 41.6 | 26,976 |
| 2019 | 41.6 | 27,159 |
| 2018 | 41.0 | 27,290 |
| 2017 | 41.1 | 27,385 |
| 2016 | 40.7 | 27,292 |
| 2015 | 40.1 | 27,326 |
| 2014 | 39.7 | 27,439 |
| 2013 | 39.3 | 27,493 |
| 2012 | 39.2 | 27,594 |
| 2011 | 38.9 | 27,760 |
| 2010 | 39.0 | 27,821 |
Carter County, Kentucky Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.9% |
| 5–17 | 16.7% |
| 18–24 | 8.4% |
| 25–34 | 11.5% |
| 35–54 | 24.2% |
| 55–64 | 13.5% |
| 65+ | 19.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Carter County, Kentucky
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 73.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 34.7
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Carter County, Kentucky
The median age in Carter County, Kentucky is 41.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Carter County, Kentucky is 26,341.
In Carter County, Kentucky, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Carter County, Kentucky is aging.