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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Carthage

Tennessee · 2,386 residents · 2.902 sq mi
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Carthage has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,470. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,900. With a median age of 40.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 26% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,386
+6%vs 2000
vs 2,251 in 2000
1990 – 2025
822 / sq mi
+6%vs 2000
vs 776 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.1
−4%vs 2000
vs 41.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Carthage
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,470
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,375 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,773
−42%vs 2000
vs $18,709 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.4%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,900
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $82,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$235
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $352 in 2000
US average: $450
60.8%
+3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.0% in 2000
39.2% rent
2.4
−28%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(2,037)
Black6.5%(146)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(26)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.3%(434)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(2,189)
Black7.9%(188)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score19.8%(473)
20
+3%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.0%
−9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
−12%vs 2000
vs 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Carthage, Tennessee?

Carthage, Tennessee has about 2,386 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Carthage, Tennessee?

The typical household in Carthage, Tennessee earns about $18,470 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carthage, Tennessee expensive?

In Carthage, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $44,900, and the typical rent is about $235 a month.

How educated are people in Carthage, Tennessee?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Carthage, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carthage, Tennessee?

About 23.4% of people in Carthage, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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