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Carthage

North Carolina · 2,775 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 $41,731. Population has grown 48% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $144,700. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,775
+48%since 2000
from 1,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
412 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
−4%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7841K2K3K3K1990201020202024Carthage
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,731
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,050 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,086
+45%since 2000
from $17,343 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$747
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+42%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(1,897)
Black15%(415)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(263)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other4.1%(112)
Diversity Score58.8%(1,632)
Diversity Score
59
+7%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+71%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carthage, North Carolina?

Carthage, North Carolina has about 2,775 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carthage, North Carolina earns about $41,731 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 $144,700, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in Carthage, North Carolina?

About 19.2% 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 10.5% 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 1,799 residents, a change of about 184 percent over that period.

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

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