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Carthage

Mississippi · 5,075 residents · 9.293 sq mi
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Carthage has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,857. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,500. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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

5,075
+9%since 2000
from 4,637 in 2000
1990 – 2025
546 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
30.2
−8%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Carthage
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,857
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,052 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$14,727
+13%since 2000
from $12,986 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
32.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$92,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$482
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $853
31.8%
−33.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
44.8% rent
15.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
21.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
35.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.7
−1%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(2,399)
Black44%(2,041)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(90)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score65%(3,015)
2010
White, non-Hispanic37.4%(1,897)
Black46.9%(2,378)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(624)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other1.3%(64)
Diversity Score76.2%(3,869)
76
+17%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
4.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
70.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
27.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
9.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
26.7%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

58.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
41.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
6.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
10.4%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carthage, Mississippi?

Carthage, Mississippi has about 5,075 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carthage, Mississippi?

The typical household in Carthage, Mississippi earns about $34,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carthage, Mississippi expensive?

In Carthage, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $92,500, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Carthage, Mississippi?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Carthage, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carthage, Mississippi?

About 32.0% of people in Carthage, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carthage, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Carthage, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,254 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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