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Carthage

Mississippi · 4,901 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 $36,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $144,400. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,901
+6%since 2000
from 4,637 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
527 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Carthage
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,406
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,052 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,628
+43%since 2000
from $12,986 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.5%
US avg: 10%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
47.8% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+48%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.7%(1,458)
Black48.3%(2,366)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(851)
Asian0.8%(41)
Other0.6%(28)
Diversity Score78.1%(3,826)
Diversity Score
78
+20%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+24%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Female
47.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−61.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carthage, Mississippi?

Carthage, Mississippi has about 4,901 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carthage, Mississippi?

The typical household in Carthage, Mississippi earns about $36,406 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 $144,400, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Carthage, Mississippi?

About 17.3% 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 27.9% 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 1,080 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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