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Carter County

Oklahoma · 47,557 residents · 822.301 sq mi
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Carter County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,385. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $88,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,557
+4%since 2000
from 45,621 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+1%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K44K46K47K49K1990201020202024Carter County
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,385
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,405 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,192
+30%since 2000
from $15,511 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.4%
−32.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+21%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(35,055)
Black7.5%(3,435)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,269)
Asian0.6%(275)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.1%(12,823)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(34,498)
Black6.6%(3,134)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(2,528)
Asian1.1%(502)
Other13.7%(6,505)
Diversity Score54.8%(26,075)
Diversity Score
55
+95%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+13%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.8%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Carter County to nearby counties

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Home value$159,800+81%
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CARTER COUNTY VS
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Home value$171,000+93%
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Home value$82,500−7%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carter County, Oklahoma?

Carter County, Oklahoma has about 47,557 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carter County, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Carter County, Oklahoma earns about $38,385 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carter County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Carter County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $88,500, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Carter County, Oklahoma?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Carter County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carter County, Oklahoma?

About 16.5% of people in Carter County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carter County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Carter County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,638 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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