In Carter, Kentucky, the median home price is $161,007; median household income is $51,235; the population is 26,341; schools rate 7.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 53.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 30.4 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Carter at a glance
Population
26,341
Median Household Income
$51,235
Typical Home Value
$161,007
School District Rating
7.3
Violent Crime Rate
53.3
Avg Commute Time
30.4
About Carter
Carter has a population of 26,341. The median home value is $161,007, 32% below the Kentucky median. Median household income is $51,235 (20% below the Kentucky median). The most populated towns are Grayson, Willard, and Olive Hill.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Carter
6 towns, by population.
Carter at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Carter?
- Carter has a population of 26,341 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Carter?
- The median home value in Carter is $161,007. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Carter?
- Median household income in Carter is $51,235 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Carter in?
- Carter is in Kentucky.
- How many towns are in Carter?
- Carter contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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