Carter County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Carter County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 48,255. It is the 17th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carter County is 38.3 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carter County is $58,856. This is 7% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $153,500. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Carter County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Carter County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.2%.

Education

20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.8%.