Carter County, Kentucky
Carter County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Carter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,720 and a population density of 26 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 26,542 inhabitants. Its county seat is Grayson. The county was created 188 years ago in 1838.
County Snapshot
Carter County at a glance
Carter County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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Kentucky counties
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GraysonPopulation 3,832
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Carter County
| Population | 26,542 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from | Carter County, Carter County, Carter County, Carter County |
| Area | 1067 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.3182,-83.0495 |
| Named for | William Grayson Carter |
| Capital | Grayson |
| Establishment | February 09, 1838 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 02:01:30 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 25 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.44% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Carter County is located at 38°19'5"N 83°2'58"W (38.3181700, -83.0495400). It has 6 neighbors: Rowan County, Boyd County, Elliott County, Greenup County, Lawrence County and Lewis County.
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The largest city of Carter County is Grayson with a population of 3,832. Other cities include and Olive Hill population 1,534. See all Carter County cities & populated places.
Carter County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carter County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Grayson | 3,832 | City in Kentucky, United States |
| Olive Hill | 1,534 | City in Kentucky, United States |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Carter County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Carter County decreased by 4.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,720 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,627 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,637 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,600 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,517 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,439 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,304 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 27,214 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,040 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26,797 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 26,542 | -0.96% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Carter County, Tennessee county in southeastern Montana, United States with a population of 56,418 people.
- Carter County, Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 48,353 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.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |