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Carter

Montana · 60 residents · 2.898 sq mi
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Population has declined 3% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,400. The poverty rate of 28.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60
−3%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
21 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
−9%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2550761011272000201020202024Carter
202460
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,395
+15%since 2000
from $19,397 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+56%since 2010
from 0.270 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information41.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services23.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
4.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other43.3%(26)
Diversity Score61.4%(37)
Diversity Score
61
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
15.4%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
84.6%
+84.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.5%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2012
from 7.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
44.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2017
from 61.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carter, Montana?

Carter, Montana has about 60 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Carter, Montana expensive?

In Carter, Montana, the median home is worth about $111,400.

How educated are people in Carter, Montana?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Carter, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carter, Montana?

About 28.3% of people in Carter, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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