Carter County, Montana
Carter County: county in southeastern Montana, United States
About
Carter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,160. After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,235 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ekalaka. The county was created 109 years ago in 1916.
County Snapshot
Carter County at a glance
Carter County currently has 1 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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Montana counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
EkalakaPopulation 367
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Carter County
| Population | 1,235 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Montana (United States) |
| Different from | Carter County, Carter County, Carter County, Carter County |
| Area | 8672 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.5168,-104.5362 |
| Named for | Thomas H. Carter |
| Capital | Ekalaka |
| Establishment | January 01, 1917 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 12:24:20 (16th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 6.07% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 42℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Carter County is located at 45°31'0"N 104°32'10"W (45.5167700, -104.5361600).
Carter County map
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The largest city of Carter County is Ekalaka with a population of 367. . See all Carter County cities & populated places.
Carter County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carter County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ekalaka | 367 | Town and county seat in Carter County, Montana, United States |
Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 9 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Carter County
Official Website- Ekalaka
Demographics
The population of Carter County increased by 6.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,160 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,136 | -2.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,157 | 1.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,152 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,150 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,147 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,175 | 2.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,223 | 3.92% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,230 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,252 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,235 | -1.38% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Carter County, Tennessee county in southeastern Montana, United States with a population of 56,418 people.
- Carter County, Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 48,353 people.
- Carter County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 26,542 people.
- Carter County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 5,991 people.
Montana Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone County | 162,990 | County in Montana, United States of America |
| Missoula County | 121,630 | County in Montana, United States |
| Billings | 117,445 | The most populous city in Montana. |
| Gallatin County | 116,806 | County in Montana, United States |
| Flathead County | 105,851 | County in Montana, United States |
| Cascade County | 81,346 | County in central Montana, United States |
| Missoula | 76,848 | The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana. |
| Lewis and Clark County | 70,229 | County in Montana, United States |
| Great Falls | 58,353 | Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States |
| Bozeman | 50,970 | Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States |
| Ravalli County | 45,002 | County in Montana, United States |
| Silver Bow County | 35,180 | County in Montana, United States |
| Butte | 34,190 | Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States |
| Helena | 33,737 | State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County |
| Lake County | 30,986 | County in Montana, United States |
| Kalispell | 25,329 | City in Flathead County, Montana, United States |