Carter, Oklahoma
Carter: Town of the United States
About
Carter is a town located in the county of Beckham in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 256 and a population density of 213 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 246 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Carter
| Population : | 246 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| County : | Beckham County |
| Different from : | Carter County |
| Postal code : | 73627 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 580 |
| Area : | 1.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,827 feet / 557 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:50:57 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 204 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.07% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Carter is located at 35°13'8"N 99°30'20"W (35.2189400, -99.5056500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Carter decreased by 4.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 256 | - | census |
| 2011 | 267 | 4.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 276 | 3.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 279 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 273 | -2.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 272 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 258 | -5.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 250 | -3.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 249 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 251 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 246 | -2.03% | estimation process |
Carter zip code is 73627.
County name: Beckham, County
fips: 40009
Beulah, Carter
Schools in Carter
College & universities near Carter, OK
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418302 | Western Technology Center | Burns Flat (OK) | 73624-1469 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Carter , South Dakota unincorporated community in South Dakota with a population of 39 people.
Other cities in Beckham County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Beckham County , OK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elk City | 11,577 | City in Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Sayre | 4,435 | City in Oklahoma |
| Erick | 976 | City in Oklahoma, USA |
| Sweetwater | 82 | Human settlement in Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Texola | 34 | Town in Oklahoma, USA |
