Carter is a town located in Beckham County Oklahoma. Carter has a 2024 population of 177. Carter is currently declining at a rate of -0.56% annually and its population has decreased by -2.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 181 in 2020.
The average household income in Carter is $92,105 with a poverty rate of 22.28%. The median age in Carter is 41 years: 28 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carter was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 130 | 67.36% |
| Two or more races | 51 | 26.42% |
| Native American | 11 | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 66 | 2.92 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Married | 34 | 3.62 | 97.1 | 2.9 |
| Non Family | 25 | 1.2 | 80 | 20 |
| Female | 7 | 5.71 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.95
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
83.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 6.96% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 12.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4 | 3.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 13.04% |
| High School Graduate | 54 | 46.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 6.09% |
| Some College | 13 | 11.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97 | 85 | 18 |
| Native American | 11 | 10 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $70,250 | $71,500 | $41,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,661 | $71,375 | $52,500 |
| Some College | $58,750 | $70,000 | $0 |
$58,661
Average Earnings
$71,375
Average Male
$52,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.43% of Carter residents speak only English, while 0.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 51 | 30 | 58.82% |
| White | 119 | 12 | 10.08% |
| Native | 11 | 1 | 9.09% |
22.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.77%
Male Poverty Rate
31.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carter is Multiple, with 58.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carter is Native, with 9.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.33% |
| Some College | 14.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.26% |
| High School | 3.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 13.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 6.25% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,375 | $104,020 |
| Households | $70,500 | $92,105 |
| Married Families | $82,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,125 | $71,512 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
67.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
9
Number of Veterans
9
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 7.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.43%
Born in Carter
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Carter residents were born in the United States, with 69.43% having been born in Oklahoma. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 172 | -1 | -0.58% |
| 2028 | 173 | -1 | -0.57% |
| 2027 | 174 | -1 | -0.57% |
| 2026 | 175 | -1 | -0.57% |
| 2025 | 176 | -1 | -0.56% |
| 2024 | 177 | -1 | -0.56% |
| 2023 | 178 | 1 | 0.56% |
| 2022 | 177 | -1 | -0.56% |
| 2021 | 178 | -3 | -1.66% |
| 2020 | 181 | -69 | -27.6% |
| 2019 | 250 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 249 | -1 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 250 | -9 | -3.47% |
| 2016 | 259 | -13 | -4.78% |
| 2015 | 272 | -1 | -0.37% |
| 2014 | 273 | -6 | -2.15% |
| 2013 | 279 | 3 | 1.09% |
| 2012 | 276 | 9 | 3.37% |
| 2011 | 267 | 3 | 1.14% |
| 2010 | 264 | 0 | 0% |