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Carthage

North Carolina · 2,205 residents · 6.733 sq mi
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Carthage has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,688. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $106,300. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
2,205
+18%since 2000
from 1,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
327 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+6%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7841K2K3K3K1990201020202024Carthage
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,688
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,050 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,961
+32%since 2000
from $17,343 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.525
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$106,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.4%
−34.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
37.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+33%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(1,263)
Black30.7%(575)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score55%(1,030)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(1,531)
Black23.8%(524)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(73)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other4.2%(93)
Diversity Score59.2%(1,305)
Diversity Score
59
+8%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
14.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.4%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carthage, North Carolina?

Carthage, North Carolina has about 2,205 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carthage, North Carolina?

The typical household in Carthage, North Carolina earns about $32,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carthage, North Carolina expensive?

In Carthage, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $106,300, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Carthage, North Carolina?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Carthage, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carthage, North Carolina?

About 15.2% of people in Carthage, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carthage, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Carthage, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,229 residents, a change of about 126 percent over that period.

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

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