Carter County, Oklahoma
OK · FIPS 40019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 48,555 | — | #1,033 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,723 | -19.2% | #2,018 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.3 years | -1.5% | #2,528 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $168,500 | -40.2% | #1,842 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $980 | -15.7% | #1,065 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% | +28.9% | #2,166 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Carter County has a population of 48,555, making it the #1,033 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Carter County is $60,723, ranking #2,018 out of 3,222 counties — 19.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.2% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Carter County is $168,500 (-40.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $980/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.8%.
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85.7% of residents in Carter County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.5% below the national rate.
About Carter County, Oklahoma
Carter County, Oklahoma has a total population of 48,555, making it the 1,033rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Carter County is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Carter County is $60,723, which ranks #2,018 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Carter County is $168,500, 40.2% below the national median. Renters in Carter County pay a median gross rent of $980 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Carter County, 19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.9 min.
Carter County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 66.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (10.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.6%).
All data for Carter County, Oklahoma comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.