Carter County, Kentucky Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

26,341

Diversity Score

9.3

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
95.2%%

Carter County, Kentucky Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Carter County, Kentucky Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)25,06995.2%
Two or More Races8713.3%
Hispanic or Latino2270.9%
Black / African American740.3%
Asian700.3%
Other Race240.1%
Native American60.0%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Carter County, Kentucky

The largest racial or ethnic group in Carter County, Kentucky is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 95.2% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Carter County, Kentucky has increased slightly. The area currently has a diversity score of 9.3/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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