Carter, MT cityscape

59420

Carter, MT

Total Population
251
Median Household Income
$57,969
Median Home Value
-$666,666,666
Median Rent
-$666,666,666

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$57,969
100.1% above state median
Home Value
-$666,666,666
635.8% below state median
Rent
-$666,666,666
185.4% below state median
Median Age
46.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Carter, MT

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

26.9% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 46.9 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 1.6%, below national average.

Family-oriented community with 66% family households.

High remote work adoption with 16.7% working from home.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$57,969
-22.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-69,692,311
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.86 people

Total Households
79
Family Households
65.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Mining
26.4%
#2 Industry
Agriculture
26.4%
#3 Industry
Construction
25.6%
Total Employed Residents:129

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
17.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
16.7%
17 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:102
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (16.7% work from home)
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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
98.4%
120 employed
Labor Force
122
2 unemployed
Median Age
46.9 years
Per Capita Income
$27,701
Poverty Rate
12.7%

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