Carter County, Tennessee
Carter County: county in southeastern Montana, United States
About
Carter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 57,424 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 56,418 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ekalaka. The county was created 109 years ago in 1916.
County Snapshot
Carter County at a glance
Carter County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Tennessee counties
95
Open related pagesLargest city
ElizabethtonPopulation 13,479
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Carter County
| Population | 56,418 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | Carter County, Carter County, Carter County, Carter County |
| Area | 8672 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.2927,-82.1274 |
| Named for | Thomas H. Carter |
| Altitude | 1,988 feet / 606 meters |
| Capital | Ekalaka |
| Establishment | January 01, 1917 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 12:44:32 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.78% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Carter County is located at 36°17'34"N 82°7'39"W (36.2927200, -82.1274300). It has 3 neighbors: Fallon County, Harding County and Crook County.
Carter County map
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The largest city of Carter County is Elizabethton with a population of 13,479. Other cities include, Oak Hill population 4,432 and Watauga population 373. See all Carter County cities & populated places.
Carter County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carter County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethton | 13,479 | City in Tennessee |
| Oak Hill | 4,432 | City in Tennessee, United States |
| Pine Crest | 2,388 | Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee |
| Roan Mountain | 1,360 | Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee |
| Watauga | 373 | Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Carter County
Official Website- Ekalaka
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Carter County decreased by 1.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57,424 | - | census |
| 2011 | 57,385 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 57,347 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 56,978 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 56,325 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 56,375 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 56,473 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 56,510 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 56,417 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 56,391 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 56,418 | 0.05% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Carter County, Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 48,353 people.
- Carter County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 26,542 people.
- Carter County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 5,991 people.
- Carter County, Montana county in southeastern Montana, United States with a population of 1,235 people.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |