Carter County, Missouri Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Carter County, Missouri
Carter County, Missouri Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
5,297
Median Age
38.9
Male Median
38.5
Female Median
40.4
Carter County, Missouri Population Growth

Carter County, Missouri Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -13.7%%.
-13.7%% Growth
Carter County, Missouri Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Carter County, Missouri Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.9 | 5,297 |
| 2023 | 39.6 | 5,269 |
| 2022 | 42.0 | 5,299 |
| 2021 | 45.6 | 5,365 |
| 2020 | 41.5 | 6,085 |
| 2019 | 41.7 | 6,147 |
| 2018 | 41.0 | 6,197 |
| 2017 | 41.3 | 6,255 |
| 2016 | 40.6 | 6,249 |
| 2015 | 40.9 | 6,284 |
| 2014 | 40.7 | 6,283 |
| 2013 | 40.5 | 6,260 |
| 2012 | 40.3 | 6,225 |
| 2011 | 41.2 | 6,208 |
| 2010 | 41.5 | 6,141 |
Carter County, Missouri Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.6% |
| 5–17 | 17.7% |
| 18–24 | 8.5% |
| 25–34 | 9.9% |
| 35–54 | 21.8% |
| 55–64 | 14.9% |
| 65+ | 20.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Carter County, Missouri
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 81.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 44.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 37.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Carter County, Missouri
The median age in Carter County, Missouri is 38.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Carter County, Missouri is 5,297.
In Carter County, Missouri, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Carter County, Missouri is becoming younger.