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Carthage

County:
Dallas County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.989
State:
Arkansas

Carthage is a city located in Dallas County, Arkansas. Carthage has a 2026 population of 199. Carthage is currently declining at a rate of -1.49% annually and its population has decreased by -7.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 215 in 2020.

The median age in Carthage is 59.6 years: 62.4 years for males, and 59.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 115.1 males.

199
Total Population
201
Density (mi²)
-3 -1.49%
Growth

Carthage Population

Carthage Population

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026199-3-1.49%
2025202-4-1.94%
2024206-3-1.44%
202320910.48%
2022208-3-1.42%
2021211-4-1.86%
2020215-2-0.92%
2019292-7-2.34%
2018299-8-2.61%
2017307-4-1.29%
2016311-7-2.2%
2015318-7-2.15%
2014325-9-2.69%
2013334-1-0.3%
2012335-4-1.18%
2011339-4-1.17%
2010340-3-0.87%

Median Age

Overall: 59.6 years
Female: 59.3 years
Male: 62.4 years

Carthage Adults

There are 155 adults, (60 of whom are seniors) in Carthage.

Sex Ratio

Female: 86 (46.5%)
Male: 99 (53.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Carthage includes 83.24% Black or African American, 16.76% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American15483.24%
White3116.76%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American15483.24%
White3116.76%

Carthage Marital Status

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)