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Carter

Montana · 58 residents · 2.898 sq mi
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Carter has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,667. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $116,700. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58
−6%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
20 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2550761011272000201020202024Carter
202460
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,667
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$25,938
+34%since 2000
from $19,397 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.270
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade26.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−50.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−22%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
−4%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
23.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
38.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.2%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
58.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
27.8%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carter, Montana?

Carter, Montana has about 58 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carter, Montana?

The typical household in Carter, Montana earns about $51,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carter, Montana expensive?

In Carter, Montana, the median home is worth about $116,700.

How educated are people in Carter, Montana?

About 0.0% 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 3.6% 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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