Carter, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Carter, Oklahoma had a total population of 210, the 539th largest town in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $65,313, which is about the same as the state average. The poverty rate is 16.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x.
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.0%.
Carter Quick Facts
How Carter Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 193 | 210 | +8.8% |
| Median household income | $70,500 | $65,313 | -7.4% |
| Median home value | $71,500 | $80,000 | +11.9% |
How Carter Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Carter Rankings in Oklahoma
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Other Cities in Beckham County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk City | 11,361 | $51,272 | 22.8% | $150,400 |
| Sayre | 4,796 | $41,227 | 43.8% | $77,400 |
| Erick | 799 | $32,955 | 37.5% | $82,300 |
| Sweetwater | 108 | $55,208 | 0.0% | $106,900 |
| Texola | 22 | $96,429 | 0.0% | $335,700 |
Cities Similar to Carter
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duchess Landing | 214 | N/A | N/A | 36.1% | 0.0% |
| Crescent Springs | 204 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 18.6% |
| Lake Ellsworth Addition | 203 | N/A | N/A | 12.3% | 20.7% |
| Warwick | 202 | N/A | N/A | 3.4% | 26.2% |
| Lebanon | 200 | $63,750 | $117,300 | 42.6% | 35.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 210, Carter's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Carter is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Beckham County. The total population is 210. It ranks as the 539th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.
Age Demographics
The median age in Carter is 41.5 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 37.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Carter is $65,313. This is about the same as the state median of $65,039. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.7%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.0%. This is 80% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $80,000. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Carter is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 65.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Carter is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.7%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.
Education
16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Carter, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Carter, Oklahoma?
Carter, Oklahoma has a population of 210 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Carter, OK?
The median household income in Carter is $65,313, which is 19% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Carter, OK?
The poverty rate in Carter is 16.7%. This means approximately 35 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Carter, Oklahoma?
Carter's population is 64.3% White, 1.9% Black, 15.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Carter, OK?
The median home value in Carter is $80,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.2x.
How educated is Carter, Oklahoma?
16.3% of adults (25+) in Carter hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.