Carter is a CDP located in Parker County Texas. Carter has a 2024 population of 2,025. Carter is currently growing at a rate of 7.66% annually and its population has increased by 67.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,212 in 2020.
The average household income in Carter is $98,188 with a poverty rate of 11.94%. The median age in Carter is 39.6 years: 44.2 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carter was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,418 | 86.36% |
| Two or more races | 124 | 7.55% |
| Other race | 75 | 4.57% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 1.52% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 499 | 3.29 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Married | 296 | 3.73 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Non Family | 107 | 1.46 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 64 | 3.92 | 56.3 | 43.8 |
| Male | 32 | 4.09 | 100 | 0 |
3.75
Average Family Size
3.29
Average Household Size
87.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 5.56% |
| Associates Degree | 50 | 4.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 182 | 16.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 60 | 5.56% |
| High School Graduate | 438 | 40.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 122 | 11.3% |
| Some College | 168 | 15.56% |
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 | 710 | 620 | 184 |
| Hispanic | 271 | 179 | 58 |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 75 | 58 |
| Other Race | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 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 77.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,865 | $0 | $56,429 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,242 | $68,659 | $32,841 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,667 | $68,526 | $37,927 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $20,703 |
$51,667
Average Earnings
$68,526
Average Male
$37,927
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.23% of Carter residents speak only English, while 7.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,136 | 196 | 17.25% |
11.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.76%
Male Poverty Rate
15.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carter is White, with 17.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carter is White, with 17.25% 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 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 32.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,500 | $98,583 |
| Households | $80,114 | $98,188 |
| Married Families | $101,579 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $113,601 | $92,680 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.1%
Male Marriage Rate
63.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
154
Number of Veterans
142
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 60 |
| Second Gulf War | 48 |
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 83 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 145 | 13.18% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 8.49% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
70.83%
Born in Carter
94.76%
Native Born
5.24%
Foreign Born
4.69%
Non Citizen
0.55%
Naturalized
94.76% of Carter residents were born in the United States, with 70.83% having been born in Texas. 4.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,025 | 144 | 7.66% |
| 2023 | 1,881 | 145 | 8.35% |
| 2022 | 1,736 | 269 | 18.34% |
| 2021 | 1,467 | 255 | 21.04% |
| 2020 | 1,212 | 0 | 0% |