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 $80,772 with a poverty rate of 14.46%. The median age in Carter is 47.4 years: 47.1 years for males, and 51.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carter was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 129 | 77.71% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 14.46% |
| Native American | 9 | 5.42% |
| Other race | 3 | 1.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 68 | 2.44 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Married | 32 | 3.47 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Non Family | 26 | 1.27 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Male | 5 | 1.6 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 2.8 | 0 | 100 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
83.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7 | 5.56% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 15.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8 | 6.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 10.32% |
| High School Graduate | 49 | 38.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 10.32% |
| Some College | 17 | 13.49% |
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 | 108 | 92 | 17 |
| Native American | 9 | 8 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Other Race | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 80%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $56,250 | $68,750 | $43,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,458 | $67,857 | $55,625 |
| Some College | $47,188 | $52,500 | $0 |
$56,458
Average Earnings
$67,857
Average Male
$55,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.04% of Carter residents speak only English, while 1.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 129 | 12 | 9.3% |
| Multiple | 24 | 9 | 37.5% |
| Native | 9 | 2 | 22.22% |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 100% |
14.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.84%
Male Poverty Rate
11.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carter is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carter is White, with 9.3% 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 18.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15% |
| High School | 12.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 8% |
| Female Employed | 3.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,500 | $86,500 |
| Households | $65,000 | $80,772 |
| Married Families | $68,929 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,333 | $69,573 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.6%
Male Marriage Rate
72.3%
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
22
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 18.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
55.42%
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 55.42% 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% |