Carter County: Demographics & People
Census counts 48,555 people in Carter County, in 19,046 households. Median age 38.3 years. (3.1y older than Oklahoma). Population is 9% Hispanic or Latino and 6% Black. County is gaining 1,016 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 73 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Current population 48,555; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 48,555 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 35,882 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 38.3y is 0.6 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 48,555 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 12,121 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 10,278.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 17,856.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 8,300 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 25.0% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 21.2% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 36.8% |
| Median age | 38.3 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 48,555 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 48,555 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 32,987 |
| Black residents | 3,007 |
| Asian residents | 608 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 3,544 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 1,281 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 7,128 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 4,166 |
| Diversity Index | 50.7% |
| Asian population | 1.2% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 6.2% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 8.6% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 15.8% are foreign-born — above the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 48,555 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 47,032 |
| Residents born in this state | 31,442 |
| Residents born in another state | 15,152 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 7,661 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 3,812 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 438 |
| Foreign-born residents | 15.8% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
19,046 households.
| Family households | 12,224 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 19,046 households (vs Oklahoma 23,671) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 1,016 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 43,190 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 42,174 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,016 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
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.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 47,812 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 10,564 |
| Pct With Disability | 22.1% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 919 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 47,940 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 41,317 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 3,727 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 1,455 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 1,297 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 144 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 6,623 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 13.8% |
| Pct White | 67.9% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29