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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Carthage

Illinois · 2,657 residents · 2.529 sq mi
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Carthage has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,602. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $41,700. With a median age of 39.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 30% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,657
−2%vs 2000
vs 2,725 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,051 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,078 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.0
−4%vs 2000
vs 40.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Carthage
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,602
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,677 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,520
−31%vs 2000
vs $18,269 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.0%
+4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$41,700
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$277
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $348 in 2000
US average: $450
67.1%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.8% in 2000
32.9% rent
1.8
−4%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,668)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(9)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(87)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(2,631)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(23)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0.8%(20)
Diversity Score4.5%(120)
5
+41%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.5%
−9.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.2%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Carthage, Illinois?

Carthage, Illinois has about 2,657 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Carthage, Illinois?

The typical household in Carthage, Illinois earns about $22,602 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carthage, Illinois expensive?

In Carthage, Illinois, the median home is worth about $41,700, and the typical rent is about $277 a month.

How educated are people in Carthage, Illinois?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Carthage, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carthage, Illinois?

About 13.0% of people in Carthage, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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