U.S. County · Profile

Carter County

48.6KTotal Population
59Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+6.54%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Carter County has a population of 48,596 as of 2023. It is located in Oklahoma.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Carter County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):8.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White70.0%34,017
Two or More Races12.6%6,123
Hispanic or Latino8.5%4,131
American Indian/Alaska Native7.7%3,742
Black or African American6.1%2,964
Some Other Race2.3%1,118
Asian1.3%632
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Carter County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$56,390
24.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$31,036
19.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
15.3%
33.0% above national average
Median Age
38.4 years

Income & Poverty

$56,390Median Household Income
$31,036Per Capita Income
15.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$56,390$76,697
Families$72,192$90,758
Married-couple Families$72,192$80,855
Nonfamily Households$33,903$36,615

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Carter County, Oklahoma.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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