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Cartwright, OK
Census-designated place in Bryan County, Oklahoma.
Population
744
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
314
ZIP codes
0
Cartwright and its ZIP codes
Cartwright at a glance
- Cartwright is about 5.3 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,263 a year, 17% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,300 (44% below Oklahoma).
Local data for Cartwright, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cartwright, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,263
Poverty rate
24.6%
Median home value
$112,300
Homeownership
63.7%
Bachelor's or higher
6.4%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
16.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (102), Mexican Americans (81), Irish Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bryan County. PPP loans are for Cartwright.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,994
21,978 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,009
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$371M
FY 2026, $8,056 per person
How people get to work
Cartwright, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled24.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cartwright, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
633
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
29
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 34°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cartwright, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities near Cartwright
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ColbertTown | 3.1 mi | 1.4 |
| PlatterCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.7 |
| Denison, TXCity | 5.4 mi | 29 |
| Preston, TXCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 5 |
| McBrideCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Pottsboro, TXTown | 7.9 mi | 3.2 |
| Sand PointCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.9 |
| CaleraTown | 9.4 mi | 5.3 |
| AchilleTown | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| New WoodvilleTown | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| HendrixTown | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| MeadTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Knollwood, TXCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| KempTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| KingstonTown | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| SiloTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cartwright, OK in?
- Cartwright is in Bryan County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Cartwright, OK?
- About 744 people live in Cartwright, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cartwright?
- Nearby places include Colbert (3.1 mi), Platter (4 mi), Denison, TX (5.4 mi), Preston, TX (5.5 mi), McBride (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023