Carter County, Oklahoma

Carter County is a one of the county from Oklahoma's 77 counties, located in Southern Region (West South Central) of United States. It is home to over 45621 people (2000 census). The July 2008 population estimate is 47979, It is the 16th most populous county in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It is spread over 833.72 sq mi (2159.32 square kilometre), of which, 823.79 square miles (2133.61 square kilometre ) of it is land and 9.93 square miles (25.72 square kilometre) of it is water, it is the 37th largest by area in the U.S. state of Oklahoma.

Carter County Oklahoma
Map of Carter County, Oklahoma

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 45621 people, 17992 households, and 12642 families living in the county. The population density was 55.4 people per square mile (21.39/kmē), giving it the 18th most densely populated county among the Oklahoma. There were 20577 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile (9.65/kmē). The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.98. In the county the population was distributed as follows: 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 16% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89 males. The July 2008 population estimate is 47979, The racial makeup of the county was 78.57% White, 7.76% Black or African American, 8.45% American Indian, 0.75% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, and 4.44% from two or more races.

Carter County Oklahoma Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Carter County Oklahoma School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Carter County Oklahoma GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $29405, it would be the 37th highest county by median household income in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The median income for a family in the county was $36729, it is 32nd wealthiest county by median family income in Oklahoma. The per capita income for the county was $15511, it would be the 38th highest county by per capita income in the U.S. state of Oklahoma.

In 2000, 11129 pupils and students, of which 49.37% are male and 50.63% are female, 24.39% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.06% nursery or pri school, 6.57% kindergarten, 50.18% elementary school, 25.3% high school and 10.89% College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Ardmore CityCarter County49.9949.120.8723711482.71650228046
2Dickson TownCarter County14.1914.160.03113980.41482133409
3Gene Autry TownCarter County0.270.27099362.7829516667
4Healdton CityCarter County14.3814.110.272786197.41284223550
5Lone Grove CityCarter County28.128.070.0346311651312531846
6Ratliff City TownCarter County1.121.120131116.61108023125
7Springer TownCarter County14.5214.450.0757739.91564032000
8Tatums TownCarter County2.012.01017285.7712511146
9Wilson CityCarter County5.75.690.011584278.31125822667
YearPopulation
April 2000 census45621
April 2000 Estimate45619
July 2000 Estimate45595
July 2001 Estimate45593
July 2002 Estimate45883
July 2003 Estimate46148
July 2004 Estimate46608
July 2005 Estimate46642
July 2006 Estimate47046
July 2007 Estimate47484
July 2008 Estimate47979
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school410376786
Kindergarten405326731
Elementary school287527095584
High school137314432816
College or graduate school4317811212
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Carter County, Oklahoma$29405$36729$15511
Oklahoma, United States$33400$40709$17646
United States$41994$50046$21587