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Carthage

Texas · 6,569 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 $43,191. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,200. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,569
−1%since 2000
from 6,664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
616 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 625 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+5%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Carthage
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,191
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,822 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,612
+69%since 2000
from $16,332 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing12.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,200
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$612
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
34.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+68%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(4,852)
Black20.9%(1,395)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(290)
Asian0.6%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.1%(3,402)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(3,990)
Black19.3%(1,271)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(1,010)
Asian0.9%(57)
Other0.7%(46)
Diversity Score67.9%(4,460)
Diversity Score
68
+33%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carthage, Texas?

Carthage, Texas has about 6,569 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carthage, Texas?

The typical household in Carthage, Texas earns about $43,191 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 $130,200, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Carthage, Texas?

About 21.5% 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 16.4% 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 73 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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