Carter County's estimated 2026 population is 48,652 with a growth rate of -0.53% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Carter County is the 20th largest county in Oklahoma. The 2010 population was 47,810 and has seen a growth of 1.76% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.3 years
Female: 39.4 years
Male: 36.5 years
There are 36,434 adults, (8,300 of whom are seniors) in Carter County.
Female: 24,857 (51.2%)
Male: 23,698 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Carter County includes 67.94% White, 7.3% Native American, 6.19% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,987 | 67.94% |
| Two or more races | 7,128 | 14.68% |
| Native American | 3,544 | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 3,007 | 6.19% |
| Other race | 1,281 | 2.64% |
| Asian | 608 | 1.25% |
Carter County's average per capita income is $44,850. Household income levels show a median of $60,723. The poverty rate stands at 16.24%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,884 | $117,695 |
| Families | $76,262 | $98,363 |
| Households | $60,723 | $83,415 |
| Non Families | $35,609 | $51,988 |
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