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South Carthage

Tennessee · 1,490 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 $39,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,400. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,490
+14%since 2000
from 1,302 in 2000
1990 – 2025
581 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 508 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
37.8
+3%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
7001K2K2K3K1990201020202024South Carthage
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,375
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,592 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$22,308
+55%since 2000
from $14,425 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
22.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$162,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$653
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,124
57.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
43.0% rent
4.1
+50%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,324)
Black3.2%(48)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(49)
Asian0.9%(14)
Other1%(15)
Diversity Score20.5%(305)
20
+105%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.2%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

46.1 min
+165%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
70.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
6.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
63.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
24.1%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
53.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
21.8%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in South Carthage, Tennessee?

South Carthage, Tennessee has about 1,490 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Carthage, Tennessee earns about $39,375 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 $162,400, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in South Carthage, Tennessee?

About 21.2% 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 22.9% 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 639 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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

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