Total Population
28,094
Population
Growth Rate
0.14%
Median Age
42
Diversity Index
7.900
Carter
Carter County is part of the Huntington-Ashland MSA with easy access to the Ashland Regional Airport. Its’ capital city,Grayson, is located in the northeastern part of the state on Interstate 64 about 25 miles south and west of the Ohio and West Virginia borders. 5 major highways converge at Grayson, including I-64, US 60 and the John Y Brown, Jr "AA" Hwy connecting Grayson to Cincinnati, giving it transportation access that benefits both commerce and tourism. There are many historical sites in Carter County that attract tourists from throughout the region and country. Additionally, Grayson attracts tourists visiting state parks and has been dubbed “The Heart of the Parks” by being located near four of them.
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Carter County
Population
Housing & Income
Households
10,958
Total Housing Units
12,800
Owner Occupied
8,672
Renter Occupied
2,286
Vacant
1,842
Median Home Value
$94,711
Average Home Value
$128,699
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.20%
Per Capita Income
2.01%
Income Projection
Median Household
$36,268 $38,994
Average Household
$48,725 $53,766
Per Capita
$19,040 $21,037
Workforce
Total Businesses
713
Total Employed
6,511
Workers 16+
9,379
AG/Forestry/Fish/Hunting
Businesses
7
Employed
20
Mining
Businesses
4
Employed
66
Utilities
Businesses
2
Employed
29
Construction
Businesses
39
Employed
283
Manufacturing
Businesses
16
Employed
765
Wholesale Trade
Businesses
29
Employed
149
Some
High School
1,923
Graduated
High School
6,721
Associates
Degree
893
Bachelor's
Degree
1,822
Graduate
Degree
1,173
Average Commute Time
30 min.
Resident Commuters
4,908
Non-Resident Commuters
3,515
Drive Alone
7,468
Carpooled
1,179
Public
17
Work At Home
248
