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Carter

Texas · 1,738 residents · 6.427 sq mi
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Carter is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,264. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $316,400. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 32% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,738
+6%since 2023
from 1,642 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
270 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 255 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
−5%since 2023
from 39.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K20202024Carter
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,264
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $80,114 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,378
+20%since 2023
from $31,938 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+3%since 2023
from 0.418 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services12%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$316,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $237,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 87.8% in 2023
7.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+21.3 ptssince 2023
from 78.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+3%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(1,136)
Black1.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(340)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.6%(141)
Diversity Score58.9%(966)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(1,375)
Black1.7%(29)
Hispanic / Latino11%(192)
Asian0.8%(14)
Other7.4%(128)
Diversity Score44.5%(774)
Diversity Score
45
−24%since 2023
from 59 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 83.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.4 min
−6%since 2023
from 39.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 88.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% 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
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 63.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2023
from 29.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
Female
58.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
Foreign born
3.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 92.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carter, Texas?

Carter, Texas has about 1,738 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carter, Texas?

The typical household in Carter, Texas earns about $103,264 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carter, Texas expensive?

In Carter, Texas, the median home is worth about $316,400.

How educated are people in Carter, Texas?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Carter, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carter, Texas?

About 19.5% of people in Carter, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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