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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Carthage

Indiana · 877 residents · 0.565 sq mi
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Carthage has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,937. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

877
−5%vs 2000
vs 928 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,552 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 1,642 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
−8%vs 2000
vs 36.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6437408379331K1990201020202024Carthage
2024675
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,937
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,417 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,731
−38%vs 2000
vs $15,598 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.4%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,600
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$321
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $433 in 2000
US average: $450
78.0%
+10.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.6% in 2000
22.0% rent
1.6
−21%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(905)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(35)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(877)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(43)
5
+31%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.1%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.7 min
−9%vs 2000
vs 27.0 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, Indiana?

Carthage, Indiana has about 877 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Carthage, Indiana?

The typical household in Carthage, Indiana earns about $21,937 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carthage, Indiana expensive?

In Carthage, Indiana, the median home is worth about $34,600, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Carthage, Indiana?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Carthage, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carthage, Indiana?

About 9.4% of people in Carthage, Indiana 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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