Carter County, Kentucky Household Income Indicators (2024)

Median Income

$51,235

Total Households

10,794

High Earners ($150k+)

10.7%

Very Low (<$20k)

21.5%

Carter County, Kentucky Household Income Distribution Chart

Income Distribution for
Figure 1: Percentage of households per income bracket in Carter County, Kentucky (2024).

Carter County, Kentucky Household Income Breakdown by Bracket

Economic ClassPercentage
Very Low <$20k21.5%
Low $20k-34k14.9%
Lower Middle $35k-49k12.4%
Middle $50k-74k15.1%
Upper Middle $75k-149k25.4%
High $150k+10.7%



Household Income FAQs for Carter County, Kentucky

The median household income in Carter County, Kentucky is $51,235.

In recent years, the median household income in Carter County, Kentucky has increased by 58.0%.