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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Carthage

Tennessee · 1,302 residents · 2.563 sq mi
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South Carthage has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,592. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $84,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,302
+53%since 1990
from 851 in 1990
1990 – 2025
508 / sq mi
+53%since 1990
from 332 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+4%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7001K2K2K3K1990201020202024South Carthage
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,592
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,107 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,425
+49%since 1990
from $9,706 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.2%
−6.8 ptssince 1990
from 22.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,100
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$348
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $223 in 1990
US average: $602
62.1%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
37.9% rent
2.7
+17%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(833)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.6%(14)
Diversity Score5.2%(44)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,230)
Black2.5%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(18)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score10%(130)
10
+93%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.8%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.4%
+14.6 ptssince 1990
from 48.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
−3%since 1990
from 18.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Carthage, Tennessee?

South Carthage, Tennessee has about 1,302 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in South Carthage, Tennessee?

The typical household in South Carthage, Tennessee earns about $30,592 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Carthage, Tennessee expensive?

In South Carthage, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $84,100, and the typical rent is about $348 a month.

How educated are people in South Carthage, Tennessee?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in South Carthage, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Carthage, Tennessee?

About 15.2% of people in South Carthage, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Carthage, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, South Carthage, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 451 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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

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