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Carthage

Illinois · 2,490 residents · 2.529 sq mi
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Carthage has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,563. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $96,500. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,490
−9%since 2000
from 2,725 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
985 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,078 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+8%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Carthage
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,563
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,677 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,191
+98%since 2000
from $18,269 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−29%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(2,256)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(109)
Asian0.6%(14)
Other3.6%(90)
Diversity Score20.4%(507)
Diversity Score
20
+534%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+78%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.8%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carthage, Illinois?

Carthage, Illinois has about 2,490 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carthage, Illinois?

The typical household in Carthage, Illinois earns about $70,563 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 $96,500, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Carthage, Illinois?

About 38.4% 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 12.6% of people in Carthage, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carthage, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Carthage, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 167 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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