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Carthage

Tennessee · 2,291 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 $42,925. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $142,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
2,291
+2%since 2000
from 2,251 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
789 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 776 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
−5%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Carthage
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,925
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,350
+25%since 2000
from $18,709 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$559
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
49.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−2%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(1,984)
Black4.6%(105)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(88)
Asian1.1%(26)
Other1.7%(39)
Diversity Score26.6%(609)
Diversity Score
27
+38%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+44%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carthage, Tennessee?

Carthage, Tennessee has about 2,291 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carthage, Tennessee?

The typical household in Carthage, Tennessee earns about $42,925 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 $142,800, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Carthage, Tennessee?

About 17.9% 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 12.6% of people in Carthage, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carthage, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Carthage, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 95 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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