Carthage, Tennessee Population 2022
Carthage is a city located in Smith County Tennessee. Carthage has a 2020 population of 2,338. It is also the county seat of Smith County. Carthage is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 1.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,295 in 2010.
The average household income in Carthage is $49,783 with a poverty rate of 12.64%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $559 per month, and the median house value is $142,800. The median age in Carthage is 36.8 years, 33.4 years for males, and 43 years for females.
Carthage Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carthagewas:
- White: 90.72%
- Black or African American: 6.40%
- Native American: 1.42%
- Two or more races: 1.03%
- Other race: 0.43%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,298 | 90.72% |
| Black or African American | 162 | 6.40% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 | 1.42% |
| Some Other Race | 11 | 0.43% |
| Two or More Races | 26 | 1.03% |
Carthage Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,021 | 2.29 | 56.6 |
| Married | 342 | 3.01 | 78.9 |
| Male | 128 | 3.2 | 49.2 |
| Female | 122 | 3.44 | 50 |
| Non Family | 429 | 1.1 | 42.9 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 156 | 8.32% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 173 | 9.23% |
| High School Graduate | 810 | 43.20% |
| Some College | 305 | 16.27% |
| Associates Degree | 96 | 5.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 244 | 13.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 91 | 4.85% |
Carthage Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,709 | 1,417 | 315 |
| Black | 121 | 117 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 12 | |
| Native American | 27 | ||
| Hispanic | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.69%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.43%.
$36,193
Average Earnings
$42,679
Average Male
$24,125
Average Female
Carthage Language by Age
Carthage Language
97.24% of Carthage residents speak only English, while 2.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.48% of the population.
Carthage Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 100.00% |
| Native | 17 | 8 | 47.06% |
| Black | 134 | 40 | 29.85% |
| Multiple | 26 | 7 | 26.92% |
| White | 2,145 | 229 | 10.68% |
| Other | 11 | NaN% |
12.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.06%
Male Poverty Rate
15.08%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Carthage
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carthage is Hispanic, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carthage is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.38%.
Carthage Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.6%
Male Marriage Rate
33.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Carthage Married by Age and Sex
Carthage Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Carthage Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 119 | 6.36% |
| Black | 18 | 12.41% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 33.33% |
Carthage Veterans by Education
11.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
53%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
79.23%
Born in Carthage
98.34%
Native Born
1.66%
Foreign Born
0.75%
Non Citizen
0.91%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.34% of Carthage residents were born in the United States, with 79.23% having been born in Tennessee. 0.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,295 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,358 | 63 | 2.75% |
| 2012 | 2,344 | -14 | -0.59% |
| 2013 | 2,328 | -16 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 2,309 | -19 | -0.82% |
| 2015 | 2,318 | 9 | 0.39% |
| 2016 | 2,328 | 10 | 0.43% |
| 2017 | 2,333 | 5 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 2,338 | 5 | 0.21% |
| 2019 | 2,338 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 2,338 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 2,338 | 0.00% | |
| 2022 | 2,338 | 0.00% |