Carter County GIS Maps
Carter County, Oklahoma, has 48,003 residents and covers 822.2 square miles. The population grew 0.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Carter County is 40019.
Ardmore is the county's largest population center. Carter County also includes 12 zip codes, 10 public school districts and 15 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Carter County Trends
- Population
- 48,003▴
- Median Home Value
- $153,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 9,399▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Carter County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Carter County Population
Carter County had 48,003 residents in 2020. That was 0.9% higher than in 2010. Carter County added 2,382 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 58 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Ardmore, Wilson and Lone Grove.
Population Trend in Carter County OK
Carter County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Carter County Zip Codes
Carter County has 12 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Ardmore (73401), Wilson (73463) and Lone Grove (73443). Ardmore is the largest zip by population, with about 36,744 residents or 77% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 90% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Carter County OK
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73401 | Ardmore | 36,744 | ▴ 5.2% |
| 73463 | Wilson | 3,365 | ▾ -3.9% |
| 73443 | Lone Grove | 3,170 | ▾ -11.6% |
| 73438 | Healdton | 2,888 | ▾ -22.1% |
| 73481 | Ratliff City | 899 | ▾ -8.1% |
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Carter County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Carter County Demographics
Carter County has a median age of 38.3, which makes the county a little older than Oklahoma overall. About 25.1% of residents are under 18, while 16.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 31.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27.8%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Carter County OK
Median Age
38.3
Under 18
25.1%
Age 65+
16.9%
Bachelor's+
20%
Carter County School Districts
Carter County is served by 10 public school districts with 9,399 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Ardmore Public Schools, Plainview Public Schools and Lone Grove Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 59% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Carter County OK
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardmore Public Schools | 2,546 | 27.1% | ▾ -2.7% |
| Plainview Public Schools | 1,568 | 16.7% | ▾ -1.1% |
| Lone Grove Public Schools | 1,454 | 15.5% | ▴ 0.7% |
| Dickson Public Schools | 1,229 | 13.1% | ▾ -3.2% |
| Davis Public Schools | 856 | 9.1% | ▾ -2.5% |
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Carter County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Carter County Housing & Real Estate
Carter County has a median home value of $153,500 and a median gross rent of $945. About 68% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Oklahoma median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $229,422 and homes spent about 73 days on the market.
Carter County Housing Mix
Carter County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Carter County Housing Trends
Carter County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Carter County, OK
Carter County has 2,676 business listings across 524 categories. The largest categories in Carter County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (74, 2.8%), Gas Stations (55, 2.1%), and Convenience Stores (48, 1.8%). The full Carter County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Carter County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Carter County, OK
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 74 | 2.8% |
| Gas Stations | 55 | 2.1% |
| Convenience Stores | 48 | 1.8% |
| Auto Repair | 48 | 1.8% |
| Beauty Salons | 41 | 1.5% |
| Baptist Church | 39 | 1.5% |
| Insurance Agencies | 37 | 1.4% |
| Discount Store | 29 | 1.1% |
| Fast Food | 27 | 1.0% |
| Real Estate Agents | 27 | 1.0% |
Carter County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Outcast Sober Living and Recovery Ministries | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Ardmore |
| Jodie A Douglass CPA | Accountant | Ardmore |
| Lake Ardmore Club | Active Life | Ardmore |
| Christies Toy Box | Adult Entertainment | Ardmore |
| IBOUSA | Advertising Agency | Ardmore |
| Bluebonnet Feeds | Agricultural Service | Ardmore |
| Agri Products | Agriculture | Ardmore |
| Ardmore Downtown Executive Airport | Airport | Ardmore |
| Lakeland Aviation, Inc | Airport Terminal | Ardmore |
| Southern Oklahoma Ambulance | Ambulance And Ems Services | Ardmore |
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Carter County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Carter County Basemaps
Carter County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Carter County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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