Cartwright: Demographics & People
Census counts 744 people in Cartwright, in 223 households. Population shrank 10.0% from 827 (2022) to 744 (2024). Median age 39.4 years. (2.4y older than Bryan County; 4.2y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 21% of the population. Population is 86% White (non-Hispanic) and 11% Hispanic or Latino. 75% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,885 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 3.3 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 25% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 65 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 10.0% from 827 (2022) to 744 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~671 (extrapolated at -5.0%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 581.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 46,067 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -10.0% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 827 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 744 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 744 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 581 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 39.4y is 0.5 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 21% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 39.4 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 20.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 744 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 153 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 185.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 267.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 139 |
| Population under 18 | 153 |
| Median age | 39.4 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 744 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 734 |
|---|---|
| Asian residents | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 72 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 1.7% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Asian population | 1.6% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 10.9% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 85.8% (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.
Top (7)
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 258 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 474 |
| Share born in this state | 34.7% |
| Share born in another state | 65.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 63.7% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.6% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 7 |
| From Africa | 7 |
Households & Family Composition
223 households. Averaging 2.8 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 75% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 211 families, 34% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 165 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 211 |
| Married couples with children | 71 |
| Average household size | 2.83 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 5.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 95 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 95 |
| Family households | 167 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 74.9% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 223 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. The surrounding county is gaining 1,885 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 41,429 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 39,544 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,885 |
| 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 | 111 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 15.4% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | OK-02 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40013 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 013 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Bryan |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 35.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 31.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 40.50 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40013 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Bryan County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,985 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40013 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Bryan County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 54.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 45.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 38.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 47,995 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 20.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 744, shrinking, family-oriented, middle-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 744 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Bryan County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade