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Carter

Oklahoma · 287 residents · 0.532 sq mi
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Carter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,659. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 38% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

287
+13%vs 2000
vs 254 in 2000
1990 – 2025
539 / sq mi
+13%vs 2000
vs 477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.6
+15%vs 2000
vs 37.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1492002523043551990201020202024Carter
2024210
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,659
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,521
−56%vs 2000
vs $17,216 in 2000
US average: $14,340
35.2%
+6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $14,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$256
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $325 in 2000
US average: $450
76.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.3% in 2000
23.9% rent
1.0
+51%vs 2000
vs 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(211)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.6%(67)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(271)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(14)
Diversity Score28.5%(82)
29
+7%vs 2000
vs 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.9%
+4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Carter, Oklahoma?

Carter, Oklahoma has about 287 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Carter, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Carter, Oklahoma earns about $14,659 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carter, Oklahoma expensive?

In Carter, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $256 a month.

How educated are people in Carter, Oklahoma?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Carter, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carter, Oklahoma?

About 35.2% of people in Carter, Oklahoma 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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