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Carter

Oklahoma · 256 residents · 0.532 sq mi
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Carter has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,806. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $55,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 207%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
256
+1%since 2000
from 254 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
481 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
−3%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1492002523043551990201020202024Carter
2024210
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,806
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,819
+33%since 2000
from $17,216 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing28.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,900
+207%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$557
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−34.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+76%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(230)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(8)
Diversity Score23.9%(61)
Diversity Score
24
−10%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+86%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% 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
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.6%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Female
46.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carter, Oklahoma?

Carter, Oklahoma has about 256 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carter, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Carter, Oklahoma earns about $46,806 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 $55,900, and the typical rent is about $557 a month.

How educated are people in Carter, Oklahoma?

About 9.3% 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 16.0% of people in Carter, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carter, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Carter, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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