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South Carthage

Tennessee · 1,322 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 $33,661. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $109,100. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
1,322
+2%since 2000
from 1,302 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
516 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 508 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
−2%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7001K2K2K3K1990201020202024South Carthage
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,661
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,592 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,339
+20%since 2000
from $14,425 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$250
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.8%
−28.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
45.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+18%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,230)
Black2.5%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(18)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(130)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,247)
Black2.5%(33)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(23)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.1%(28)
Diversity Score15.3%(202)
Diversity Score
15
+53%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% 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
12.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Carthage, Tennessee?

South Carthage, Tennessee has about 1,322 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Carthage, Tennessee earns about $33,661 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 $109,100, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in South Carthage, Tennessee?

About 7.8% 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 27.0% 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 471 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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