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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Carthage

Texas · 6,664 residents · 10.66 sq mi
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Carthage has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,822. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $57,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,664
+3%since 1990
from 6,496 in 1990
1990 – 2025
625 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 609 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+8%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Carthage
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,822
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,603 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,332
+40%since 1990
from $11,654 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.2%
−8.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$367
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $337 in 1990
US average: $602
68.5%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
31.5% rent
1.8
−12%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(5,071)
Black19.3%(1,253)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(269)
Asian0.5%(32)
Diversity Score50.2%(3,262)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(4,852)
Black20.9%(1,395)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(290)
Asian0.6%(38)
Diversity Score51.1%(3,402)
51
+2%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.2%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.3%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.1%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
−3%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carthage, Texas?

Carthage, Texas has about 6,664 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Carthage, Texas?

The typical household in Carthage, Texas earns about $31,822 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carthage, Texas expensive?

In Carthage, Texas, the median home is worth about $57,200, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Carthage, Texas?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Carthage, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carthage, Texas?

About 13.2% of people in Carthage, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carthage, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Carthage, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 168 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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