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Carthage

Arkansas · 343 residents · 0.989 sq mi
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Carthage has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,023. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 99 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $36,800. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
343
−22%since 2000
from 442 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
347 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 447 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+4%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1322473624775921990201020202024Carthage
2024185
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,023
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$19,788
+73%since 2000
from $11,466 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade60%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$377
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−46.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
22.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+4%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.3%(63)
Black82.1%(363)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.6%(166)
2010
White, non-Hispanic14.9%(51)
Black79.3%(272)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(5)
Diversity Score40.5%(139)
Diversity Score
41
+8%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+29.5 ptssince 2000
from 48.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
+87%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
26.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carthage, Arkansas?

Carthage, Arkansas has about 343 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carthage, Arkansas?

The typical household in Carthage, Arkansas earns about $31,023 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carthage, Arkansas expensive?

In Carthage, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $36,800, and the typical rent is about $377 a month.

How educated are people in Carthage, Arkansas?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Carthage, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carthage, Arkansas?

About 24.2% of people in Carthage, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carthage, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Carthage, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 101 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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