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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Carthage

Missouri · 12,668 residents · 12.092 sq mi
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Carthage has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,557. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $57,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,668
+18%since 1990
from 10,747 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,048 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 889 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
−5%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K12K13K15K16K1990201020202024Carthage
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,557
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,196 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,281
+41%since 1990
from $10,873 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.2%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$406
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $289 in 1990
US average: $602
63.7%
−7.6 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
36.3% rent
2.0
+16%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(10,236)
Black2.1%(224)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(29)
Asian1.7%(178)
Diversity Score12.1%(1,302)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(10,351)
Black1.5%(191)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(1,589)
Asian1.6%(198)
Diversity Score34.8%(4,402)
35
+187%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.0%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
−24%since 1990
from 15.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carthage, Missouri?

Carthage, Missouri has about 12,668 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Carthage, Missouri?

The typical household in Carthage, Missouri earns about $28,557 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carthage, Missouri expensive?

In Carthage, Missouri, the median home is worth about $57,700, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Carthage, Missouri?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Carthage, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carthage, Missouri?

About 19.2% of people in Carthage, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carthage, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Carthage, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,921 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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