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Carthage

Missouri · 14,378 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 $29,024. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,300. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
14,378
+13%since 2000
from 12,668 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,189 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,048 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.0
−9%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K13K15K16K1990201020202024Carthage
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,024
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,557 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,189
−1%since 2000
from $15,281 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.1%
−27.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
43.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+39%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(10,351)
Black1.5%(191)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(1,589)
Asian1.6%(198)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.8%(4,402)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(9,912)
Black1.3%(187)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(3,685)
Asian1%(146)
Other3.5%(508)
Diversity Score57.8%(8,304)
Diversity Score
58
+66%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
+7%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% 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
12.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
17.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carthage, Missouri?

Carthage, Missouri has about 14,378 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carthage, Missouri?

The typical household in Carthage, Missouri earns about $29,024 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 $81,300, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Carthage, Missouri?

About 13.8% 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 30.9% 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 3,631 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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