Carter: Demographics & People
Census counts 210 people in Carter, in 81 households. Population grew 8.8% from 193 (2022) to 210 (2024). Median age 41.5 years. (4.4y older than Beckham County; 6.3y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 20% of the population. Population is 64% White (non-Hispanic) and 16% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.18). 69% of households are family-led. County is gaining 158 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 43% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 31% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 46 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 8.8% from 193 (2022) to 210 (2024) — about 14.7× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~228 (extrapolated at 4.4%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 255.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 22,410 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 8.8% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 193 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 210 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 210 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 255 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 41.5y is 2.6 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 20% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 41.5 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 20.5% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 210 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 43 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 33.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 111.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 23 |
| Population under 18 | 43 |
| Median age | 41.5 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 210 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.18 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 130 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 13 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 17.7% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 90.3% |
| Black population | 1.9% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 15.7% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 64.3% (vs Oklahoma 57.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 143 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 67 |
| Share born in this state | 68.1% |
| Share born in another state | 31.9% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 31.9% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 1,088 |
Households & Family Composition
81 households. Averaging 2.9 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 69% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 41 families, 24% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 58 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 41 |
| Married couples with children | 10 |
| Average household size | 2.92 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 18.6% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 9 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 9 |
| Family households | 56 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 69.1% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 81 households (vs Oklahoma 23,671) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 2.4% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 158 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 2.4% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 17,870 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 17,712 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 158 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 18 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 10.8% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | OK-03 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40009 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 009 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Beckham |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 38.1% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 31.50 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 45.60 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40009 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Beckham County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 901 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40009 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Beckham County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 49.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 42.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 44.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 21,859 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 7.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 13 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 20.5% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 210, booming, established, middle-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 210 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Beckham County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade