Market insights · Kentucky
Carter County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Carter County has 26,149 residents, down 1.8% since 2020 (-0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 510 households moved in and 468 moved out (+42 net), bringing in a net $5.2M of income. Median household income is $51,235, the median home $132,800 and median rent $740 a month.
In Kentucky: 96th of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 53rd of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 80th of 120 counties for median household income · 74th of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Carter County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Boyd County, KY | 88 | $4.2M |
| Rowan County, KY | 57 | $3.1M |
| Greenup County, KY | 48 | $2.2M |
| Elliott County, KY | 36 | $1.6M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Carter County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Rowan County, KY | 77 | $2.6M |
| Boyd County, KY | 73 | $2.9M |
| Greenup County, KY | 59 | $3.1M |
| Elliott County, KY | 29 | $1.4M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.