Carter
Census-designated place in Chouteau County, Montana

Carter is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chouteau County, Montana, with 65 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,123 ft (952 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Floweree, 5.6 miles SW.
- 65residents (2020 Census)
- 3,123 ftelevation · 952 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.5 km²
- 22 / sq mipopulation density
- 59420ZIP code
About Carter
Carter is a census-designated place (CDP) in Chouteau County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Carter had a population of 65.
Carter's name was changed from Sidney in 1905 to honor Thomas H. Carter, the state's first congressional representative.
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- Median home value
- $111,400
- Median age
- 43
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Carter had 65 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 65 |
|---|---|
| Density | 22 per sq mi (9 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carter at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Chouteau County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 65 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.90 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,123 ft (952 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.7778° N, 110.9328° W |
| ZIP code | 59420 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3012625 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carter
- Floweree5.6 mi SW
- Fort Benton13.3 mi E
- Highwood14.5 mi SE
- Twin Hills Colony17.7 mi N
- Malmstrom AFB22.1 mi SW
- Black Eagle23.0 mi SW
- Loma23.8 mi NE
- Great Falls25.6 mi SW
- Gibson Flats26.0 mi SW
- Belt27.0 mi S
- Tracy27.2 mi S
- Sunnybrook Colony27.9 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Carter
What county is Carter in?
Carter is in Chouteau County, Montana.
What is the population of Carter, MT?
65 people lived in Carter at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carter, MT?
The ZIP code of Carter is 59420.
What is the elevation of Carter?
3,123 feet (952 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carter?
Floweree (5.6 mi), Fort Benton (13.3 mi), Highwood (14.5 mi), Twin Hills Colony (17.7 mi), Malmstrom AFB (22.1 mi).
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