Carter County, Tennessee Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Carter County, Tennessee
Carter County, Tennessee Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
56,712
Median Age
45.9
Male Median
44.7
Female Median
46.9
Carter County, Tennessee Population Growth

Carter County, Tennessee Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -1.7%%.
-1.7%% Growth
Carter County, Tennessee Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Carter County, Tennessee Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.9 | 56,712 |
| 2023 | 45.8 | 56,462 |
| 2022 | 46.0 | 56,315 |
| 2021 | 45.7 | 56,314 |
| 2020 | 45.7 | 56,452 |
| 2019 | 45.4 | 56,433 |
| 2018 | 44.9 | 56,391 |
| 2017 | 44.4 | 56,500 |
| 2016 | 44.0 | 56,707 |
| 2015 | 43.6 | 56,941 |
| 2014 | 43.2 | 57,298 |
| 2013 | 42.8 | 57,438 |
| 2012 | 42.3 | 57,531 |
| 2011 | 42.0 | 57,568 |
| 2010 | 41.4 | 57,710 |
Carter County, Tennessee Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.0% |
| 5–17 | 13.7% |
| 18–24 | 7.9% |
| 25–34 | 12.0% |
| 35–54 | 24.8% |
| 55–64 | 14.9% |
| 65+ | 22.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Carter County, Tennessee
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 67.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 29.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 38.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Carter County, Tennessee
The median age in Carter County, Tennessee is 45.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Carter County, Tennessee is 56,712.
In Carter County, Tennessee, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 13.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Carter County, Tennessee is aging.