Carter County GIS Maps
Carter County, Missouri, has 5,202 residents and covers 507.4 square miles. The population declined 17% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Carter County is 29035.
Van Buren is the county's largest population center. Carter County also includes 4 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 19 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Carter County Trends
- Population
- 5,202▾
- Median Home Value
- $147,600▾
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,601▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Carter County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Carter County Population
Carter County had 5,202 residents in 2020. That was 17% lower than in 2010. Carter County had 739 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 10 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Ellsinore, Van Buren and Grandin.
Population Trend in Carter County MO
Carter County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Carter County Zip Codes
Carter County has 4 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Ellsinore (63937), Van Buren (63965) and Grandin (63943). Ellsinore is the largest zip by population, with about 2,609 residents or 50% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 107% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Carter County MO
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63937 | Ellsinore | 2,609 | ▾ -10.7% |
| 63965 | Van Buren | 2,166 | ▾ -19.7% |
| 63943 | Grandin | 790 | ▾ -13.7% |
| 63941 | Fremont | 309 | ▾ -16.7% |
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Carter County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Carter County Demographics
Carter County has a median age of 39.6, which makes the county a little older than Missouri overall. About 24.2% of residents are under 18, while 20.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 26.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 13.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Carter County MO
Median Age
39.6
Under 18
24.2%
Age 65+
20.1%
Bachelor's+
13.3%
Carter County School Districts
Carter County is served by 3 public school districts with 1,601 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are East Carter County R-II, Van Buren R-I and Winona R-III. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Carter County MO
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carter County R-II School District | 698 | 43.6% | ▴ 4.8% |
| Van Buren R-I School District | 466 | 29.1% | ▾ -9.2% |
| Winona R-III School District | 437 | 27.3% | ▾ -0.7% |
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Carter County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Carter County Housing & Real Estate
Carter County has a median home value of $147,600 and a median gross rent of $661. About 64% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Missouri median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $407,500 and homes spent about 104 days on the market.
Carter County Housing Mix
Carter County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Carter County Housing Trends
Carter County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Carter County, MO
Carter County has 265 business listings across 124 categories. The largest categories in Carter County business listings are Structure And Geography (23, 8.7%), Churches & Religious Organizations (12, 4.5%), and Parks & Recreation (9, 3.4%). The full Carter County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Carter County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Carter County, MO
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure And Geography | 23 | 8.7% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 12 | 4.5% |
| Parks & Recreation | 9 | 3.4% |
| Flowers & Gifts | 7 | 2.6% |
| River | 6 | 2.3% |
| Discount Store | 6 | 2.3% |
| Lake | 5 | 1.9% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 5 | 1.9% |
| Shipping Center | 5 | 1.9% |
| Gas Stations | 5 | 1.9% |
Carter County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| The Bonney House | Accommodation | Van Buren |
| Current River Accounting Services | Accountant | Van Buren |
| Outdoor Cover Warehouse | Adventure Sports Center | Van Buren |
| Carter County Soil & Water Conservation District | Agricultural Cooperatives | Ellsinore |
| West Carter County Ambulance | Ambulance And Ems Services | Van Buren |
| D's Country Kitchen | American Restaurants | Ellsinore |
| Land Ah Go-Shus | Antique Store | Van Buren |
| Riverways Manor Nursing Home | Assisted Living Facility | Van Buren |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Van Buren |
| Watercress Spring Picnic Grounds | Attractions And Activities | Van Buren |
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Carter County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Carter County Basemaps
Carter County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Carter County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Carter County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.