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Carter County, TN: growth, migration and housing
Carter County has 57,361 residents, up 1.7% since 2020 (-0.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,773 households moved in and 1,427 moved out (+346 net), bringing in a net $24.5M of income. Median household income is $50,135, the median home $168,200 and median rent $739 a month.
In Tennessee: 83rd of 95 counties for 5-year population growth · 38th of 95 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 81st of 95 counties for median household income · 66th of 95 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County, TN | 550 | $24.2M |
| Sullivan County, TN | 203 | $8.6M |
| Unicoi County, TN | 53 | $1.8M |
| Greene County, TN | 36 | $1.5M |
| Johnson County, TN | 33 | $1.3M |
| Avery County, NC | 29 | $1.5M |
| Knox County, TN | 28 | $1.2M |
| Buncombe County, NC | 26 | $1.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Carter County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County, TN | 547 | $22.3M |
| Sullivan County, TN | 189 | $10.7M |
| Unicoi County, TN | 70 | $3.7M |
| Greene County, TN | 30 | $1.4M |
| Johnson County, TN | 29 | $0.9M |
| Hawkins County, TN | 24 | $0.7M |
| Knox County, TN | 23 | $1.1M |
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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.