Carter
Census-designated place in Parker County, Texas
Carter is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Parker County, Texas, with 1,637 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,129 ft (344 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Springtown, 4.9 miles NE.
- 1,637residents (2020 Census)
- 1,129 ftelevation · 344 m
- 6.4 sq miland area · 16.6 km²
- 255 / sq mipopulation density
- 76082ZIP code
About Carter
Carter is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Parker County, Texas, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, Carter had a population of 1,637.
It is in the northern part of the county, spread over several low ridges and valleys draining south to the Clear Fork of the Trinity River and north to Walnut Creek, a tributary of the West Fork of the Trinity River. Texas State Highway 51 passes through the east side of the CDP, leading northeast 5 miles (8 km) to Springtown and southwest 10 miles (16 km) to Weatherford, the Parker county seat. Fort Worth is 29 miles (47 km) to the southeast.
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Living in Carter
- Median household income
- $103,264
- Median home value
- $316,400
- Median age
- 37.8
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Carter had 1,637 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,637 |
|---|---|
| Density | 255 per sq mi (98 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carter at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Parker County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,637 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.43 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.9179° N, 97.7397° W |
| ZIP code | 76082 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4813075 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carter
- Springtown4.9 mi NE
- Sanctuary8.8 mi E
- Peaster8.9 mi SW
- Reno10.3 mi E
- Weatherford11.3 mi S
- Azle11.7 mi E
- Hudson Oaks11.8 mi S
- Briar11.9 mi NE
- Willow Park12.5 mi SE
- Pelican Bay12.9 mi E
- Annetta North15.3 mi S
- Boyd15.4 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Carter
What county is Carter in?
Carter is in Parker County, Texas.
What is the population of Carter, TX?
1,637 people lived in Carter at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carter, TX?
The ZIP code of Carter is 76082.
What is the elevation of Carter?
1,129 feet (344 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carter?
Springtown (4.9 mi), Sanctuary (8.8 mi), Peaster (8.9 mi), Reno (10.3 mi), Weatherford (11.3 mi).
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