Carter County Summary

Life in Carter County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Carter County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Carter County:

  • The population in Carter County is 48,202.

  • The median home value in Carter County is $164,130.

  • The median income in Carter County is $56,390.

  • The median rent in Carter County is $908.

  • The unemployment rate in Carter County is 4.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Carter County is 15.3%.

  • The average high in Carter County is 79.1° and there are 91.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Carter County

List Of Cities & Towns in Carter County

Ardmore, OK Population 24,784

Lone Grove, OK Population 5,026

Healdton, OK Population 2,361

Wilson, OK Population 1,611

Dickson, OK Population 1,445

Springer, OK Population 756

Gene Autry, OK Population 208

Tatums, OK Population 152

Ratliff City, OK Population 101

Map Of Carter County

Carter County, OK Weather

  • The average high in Carter County is 79.1°.

  • There are 77.15 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 91.5 inches of rain each year with 1.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:33 hours of sun each day in Carter County.

StatCarter County
Mean High79.1
Nice Days77.15
Rainfall91.5
Snowfall1.4
Sunny_hours6:33
79.1°
Average High
91.5
Inches of Rain

Carter County Photos

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Carter County Demographics

Population over time in Carter County

The current population in Carter County is 48,202. The population has decreased -0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 48,102 -0.6%
2021 48,380 0.1%
2020 48,319 -

Gender in Carter County

  • Carter County is 51.1% female with 24,646 female residents.

  • Carter County is 48.9% male with 23,556 male residents.

Female
51.1% (24,646)
Male
48.9% (23,556)
Gender Carter County OK USA
Female 51.1% 50.1% 50.4%
Male 48.9% 49.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Carter County

Carter County is:

  • 67.6% White with 32,564 White residents.

  • 6.1% African American with 2,933 African American residents.

  • 7.0% American Indian with 3,371 American Indian residents.

  • 1.3% Asian with 622 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 10 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 58 Other residents.

  • 9.5% Two Or More with 4,556 Two Or More residents.

  • 8.5% Hispanic with 4,088 Hispanic residents.

White
67.6% (32,564)
African American
6.1% (2,933)
American Indian
7.0% (3,371)
Asian
1.3% (622)
Hawaiian
0.0% (10)
Other
0.1% (58)
Two Or More
9.5% (4,556)
Hispanic
8.5% (4,088)

Table: Carter County By Race

Race Carter County OK USA
White 67.6% 63.7% 58.9%
African American 6.1% 7.0% 12.1%
American Indian 7.0% 7.0% 0.6%
Asian 1.3% 2.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 9.5% 8.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 8.5% 11.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Carter County, Oklahoma

  • 5.9% of households in Carter County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.9% of households in Carter County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Carter County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Carter County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Carter County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.2% of households in Carter County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Carter County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Carter County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Carter County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Carter County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.9% (2,860)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.9% (1,875)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.1% (4,388)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.8% (5,669)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.7% (7,076)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.2% (8,771)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.6% (5,597)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.8% (6,667)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.6% (3,182)
$200,000 or more
4.4% (2,111)
Income Carter County OK USA
Less than $10,000 5.9% 5.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.9% 4.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.1% 8.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.8% 9.4% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.7% 12.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.2% 18.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.6% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.8% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.6% 6.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.4% 6.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Carter County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Carter County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Carter County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 36.0% of adults in Carter County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Carter County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Carter County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Carter County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Carter County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Carter County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Carter County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (2,410)
9-12th Grade
9% (4,338)
High School / GED
36% (17,352)
Some College
23% (11,086)
Associate's Degree
8% (3,856)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (5,302)
Master's Degree
6% (2,892)
Professional Degree
1% (482)
Doctorate Degree
1% (482)
Education Carter County OK USA
< 9th Grade 5% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 36% 31% 26%
Some College 23% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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