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Carter, TX
Census-designated place in Parker County, Texas.
Population
1,738
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
270
ZIP codes
0
Carter and its ZIP codes
Carter at a glance
- Carter is about 2.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $103,264, 32% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $316,400 (11% above Texas).
Local data for Carter, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carter, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$103,264
Poverty rate
19.5%
Median home value
$316,400
Homeownership
92.6%
Bachelor's or higher
28.2%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
37.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (181), Irish Americans (151), Italian Americans (117).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Parker County. PPP loans are for Carter.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,195
42,861 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,334
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $7,601 per person
How people get to work
Carter, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.0%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 37.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carter, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
922
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
429
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 32°F
35.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carter, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.9%
U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts
Cities near Carter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpringtownCity | 4.6 mi | 3 |
| SanctuaryTown | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| PeasterTown | 9 mi | 2.3 |
| RenoCity | 9.8 mi | 13.2 |
| BriarCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 20.3 |
| AzleCity | 10 mi | 8.8 |
| WeatherfordCity | 11 mi | 27.8 |
| Hudson OaksCity | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| Willow ParkCity | 12 mi | 6.4 |
| Pelican BayCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Annetta NorthTown | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| BoydTown | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| Pecan AcresCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 18.9 |
| LakesideTown | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| NewarkCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| GarnerCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carter, TX in?
- Carter is in Parker County, Texas.
- What is the population of Carter, TX?
- About 1,738 people live in Carter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carter?
- Nearby places include Springtown (4.6 mi), Sanctuary (8.4 mi), Peaster (9 mi), Reno (9.8 mi), Briar (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023