Carter County, Tennessee
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Carter County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 56,356. The county seat is Elizabethton. Carter County is part of the Johnson City Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol Combined Statistical Area, commonly known as the Tri-Cities region.
History[edit | edit source]
Carter County was established in 1796 from part of Washington County. It was named for Landon Carter, an early settler and prominent figure in the area. The county has a rich history, including its role in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 348 square miles (900 km²), of which 341 square miles (880 km²) is land and 7.0 square miles (18 km²) (2.0%) is water. The county is located in the Appalachian Mountains and features a diverse landscape that includes parts of the Cherokee National Forest and the Watauga Lake.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Johnson County (northeast)
- Sullivan County (northwest)
- Washington County (west)
- Unicoi County (southwest)
- Avery County, North Carolina (southeast)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 56,356 people, 23,000 households, and 15,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 165 people per square mile (64/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of African American, Native American, Asian, and other races.
Communities[edit | edit source]
Cities[edit | edit source]
- Elizabethton (county seat)
Towns[edit | edit source]
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Education[edit | edit source]
Carter County is served by the Carter County Schools system, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county is also home to Northeast State Community College.
Points of Interest[edit | edit source]
Notable People[edit | edit source]
See Also[edit | edit source]
- List of counties in Tennessee
- Tri-Cities, Tennessee
- Johnson City, Tennessee
- Cherokee National Forest
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
Template:Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area
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