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Carter, Oklahoma

Town · Population 180 · #443 in Oklahoma
Carter, Oklahoma

Carter is a town in Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 183 at the time of the 2020 census..

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About Carter

Set in the western part of Oklahoma, Carter is a tiny community counting 180 people who proudly call it home.

Carter holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.53 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 340 residents per square mile.

What Makes Carter Unique

  • Positioned in western Oklahoma, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Oklahoma — one of 846 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)180
Rank in state#443 of 591
Land area0.53 sq mi
Density340/sq mi
Coordinates35.2169, -99.5036

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