Carter County

As of the most recent data, Carter County, MO, has a population of around 5,982. The racial composition is predominantly White (97.1%), followed by Native American (0.9%), Black or African American (0.4%), and other races. The median age is approximately 47.3 years. The county has a median household income of $31,342, and about 24.9% of the population lives below the poverty line. The average household size is 2.29, with 22.5% of residents aged 65 or older.

Carter County, MO has a variety of housing options. The median home value is approximately $89,500. The homeownership rate is around 77%. About 77% of the housing units are owner-occupied, while 23% are rentals. The median rent is roughly $550 per month. The county has an average household size of 2.5 people. Housing stock includes detached single-family homes and some multi-unit structures. The vacancy rate is about 15%, reflecting seasonal and second home properties common in the area.

As of the most recent data for Carter County, MO elections, specific numerical values and candidate names can vary depending on the election cycle (e.g., presidential, midterm, local). Generally, Carter County holds elections for federal, state, and local offices, including positions such as U.S. Representative, Governor, State Legislators, County Commissioners, and other municipal roles.

For example, in the 2022 General Election:

• U.S. Senate candidates included Eric Schmitt (R), Trudy Busch Valentine (D), among others.
• For U.S. House, District 8, Jason Smith (R) was a notable candidate.

Local elections may feature candidates for County Clerk, Sheriff, Assessor, etc. Voter turnout in recent general elections has ranged between 50-70%.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, checking the Carter County Clerk's Office or the Missouri Secretary of State's website is recommended.

As of the most recent data, Carter County, MO, has relatively lower educational attainment levels compared to national and state averages. Approximately 76% of residents aged 25 and older have a high school diploma or higher, whereas the national average is about 88%, and the state average is around 89%. Furthermore, around 10% of the population holds a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of roughly 32% and the Missouri state average of around 29%. This indicates that education levels in Carter County lag behind both state and national figures, highlighting a need for improved educational opportunities and resources in the region.

As of the most recent data, Carter County, MO has an employment rate of approximately 46.4%. The top industries in the county are:

1. Educational services, health care, and social assistance (21.2%)
2. Retail trade (15.4%)
3. Construction (11.0%)
4. Manufacturing (8.3%)

Comparatively, the national average employment rate stands around 60%, with top industries generally being health care and social assistance, retail trade, and professional, scientific, and technical services. The state of Missouri has an employment rate close to the national average, around 59%, with significant contributions from health care, retail trade, and manufacturing sectors.

Carter County shows a higher localized dependency on construction while showing slightly lower overall employment rates in comparison to state and national levels.

As of the most recent data available, the average household income in Carter County, Missouri, is approximately $38,000 per year. This is significantly lower than both the national and state averages. The median household income in the United States is around $68,700, and Missouri's median is about $55,461.

Here’s a comparative statistics table:

These figures illustrate that Carter County has a considerably lower average income compared to the state and national averages.

As of the latest available data, Carter County, Missouri, has a relatively low crime rate compared to national and state averages. The crime rates per 1,000 residents are provided in the following table for key types of crimes:

Crime rates in Carter County are below Missouri's average, with violent and property crimes being notably lower. Efforts to improve public safety are ongoing, contributing to these relatively favorable statistics.