Carter County, Oklahoma
Carter County: county in Oklahoma, United States
About
Carter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2010 census, the population was 47,557 and a population density of 22 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 48,353 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ardmore. The county was created 118 years ago in 1907.
County Snapshot
Carter County at a glance
Carter County currently has 9 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
9
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Oklahoma counties
77
Open related pagesLargest city
ArdmorePopulation 24,769
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Carter County
| Population | 48,353 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Oklahoma (United States) |
| Different from | Carter County, Carter County, Carter County, Carter County |
| Area | 2159 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.2509,-97.2858 |
| Named for | Ben W. Carter |
| Capital | Ardmore |
| Establishment | July 16, 1907 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:32:23 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.65% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 65℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Carter County is located at 34°15'3"N 97°17'9"W (34.2508600, -97.2857900). It has 7 neighbors: Murray County, Garvin County, Jefferson County, Johnston County, Love County, Marshall County and Stephens County.
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The largest city of Carter County is Ardmore with a population of 24,769. Other cities include, Lone Grove population 5,190, Healdton population 2,693, Wilson population 1,730 and Dickson population 1,256. See all Carter County cities & populated places.
Carter County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carter County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ardmore | 24,769 | County seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Lone Grove | 5,190 | City in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Healdton | 2,693 | City in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Wilson | 1,730 | Town in Carter County, Oklahoma |
| Dickson | 1,256 | Human settlement in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Springer | 698 | Town in Oklahoma |
| Gene Autry | 166 | Human settlement in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Tatums | 149 | Human settlement in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Ratliff City | 117 | Human settlement in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North northeast wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Carter County
Official Website- Ardmore
Demographics
The population of Carter County increased by 1.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47,557 | - | census |
| 2011 | 48,067 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 48,023 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 48,465 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 48,582 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 48,568 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 48,431 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 48,273 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 48,213 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 48,111 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 48,353 | 0.5% | estimation process |
People born in Carter County (1)
ballerina and ballet teacher Rosella Hightower was born in Carter County
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, 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.
- Carter County, Montana county in southeastern Montana, United States with a population of 1,235 people.
Oklahoma Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma County | 804,041 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Tulsa County | 657,589 | County in Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Oklahoma City | 655,057 | The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. |
| Tulsa | 403,166 | The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area. |
| Cleveland County | 287,066 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Canadian County | 153,192 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Norman | 125,762 | The second most populous city in Oklahoma. |
| Comanche County | 121,099 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Broken Arrow | 111,648 | The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. |
| Edmond | 95,346 | The fourth most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. |
| Lawton | 93,164 | The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma. |
| Rogers County | 93,155 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Wagoner County | 82,925 | County in Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Payne County | 81,755 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Pottawatomie County | 72,998 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Creek County | 71,485 | County in Oklahoma, United States |