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Cartwright

Oklahoma · 744 residents · 2.371 sq mi
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Cartwright has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,263. Population has declined 10% since 2023. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $112,300. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
744
−10%since 2023
from 827 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
314 / sq mi
−10%since 2023
from 349 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
−6%since 2023
from 41.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
443548653757862201020202024Cartwright
2024744
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 512.8%(95)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.2%(31)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.9%(59)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2420.6%(153)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.9%(126)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.3%(32)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.7%(109)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.7%(102)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5%(37)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,263
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,357 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,007
−23%since 2023
from $22,053 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
+11%since 2023
from 0.382 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $98,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 73.6% in 2023
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
30.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+17%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(734)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(72)
Asian1.3%(11)
Other1.2%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(638)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(81)
Asian1.6%(12)
Other1.7%(13)
Diversity Score
32
+23%since 2023
from 26 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican10.9%(81)
Asian origin
Thai1.6%(12)
Ancestry
American57.7%(429)
German13.7%(102)
English9.4%(70)
Irish2.4%(18)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
−11%since 2023
from 18.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 87.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−16.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.7%
−30.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
Female
49.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
35.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 81.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married54.4%(156)
Married34.8%(100)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced10.8%(31)
Women 15+
Never married39%(129)
Married41.1%(136)
Widowed14.8%(49)
Divorced5.1%(17)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cartwright, Oklahoma?

Cartwright, Oklahoma has about 744 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cartwright, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Cartwright, Oklahoma earns about $54,263 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cartwright, Oklahoma expensive?

In Cartwright, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $112,300.

How educated are people in Cartwright, Oklahoma?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cartwright, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cartwright, Oklahoma?

About 24.6% of people in Cartwright, 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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