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Carthage

County:
Hancock County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.529
State:
Illinois

Carthage is a city located in Hancock County, Illinois. Carthage has a 2026 population of 2,393. It is also the county seat of Hancock County. Carthage is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -4.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,506 in 2020.

The median household income in Carthage is $77,004 with a poverty rate of 6.67%. The median age in Carthage is 47.1 years: 44.1 years for males, and 47.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 108.8 males.

2.4K
Total Population
946
Density (mi²)
-19 -0.79%
Growth

Carthage Population

Carthage Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,393-19-0.79%
20252,412-19-0.78%
20242,431-26-1.06%
20232,457-10-0.41%
20222,467-21-0.84%
20212,488-27-1.07%
20202,506532.16%
20192,453-13-0.53%
20182,466-13-0.52%
20172,479-27-1.08%
20162,50660.24%
20152,500-12-0.48%
20142,512-24-0.95%
20132,536-37-1.44%
20122,573-21-0.81%
20112,594-11-0.42%
20102,60500%
20002,725682.56%
19902,657-321-10.78%
19802,978-372-11.1%
19703,350250.75%
19603,3251113.45%
19503,21463924.82%
19402,57500%

Median Age

Overall: 47.1 years
Female: 47.8 years
Male: 44.1 years

Carthage Adults

There are 1,942 adults, (536 of whom are seniors) in Carthage.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,097 (47.9%)
Male: 1,194 (52.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Carthage includes 83.81% White, 4.93% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,92083.81%
Two or more races1998.69%
Other race1134.93%
Black or African American361.57%
Asian150.65%
Native American80.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1134.93%
Two or more races612.66%
White30.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,91783.68%
Two or more races1386.02%
Black or African American361.57%
Asian150.65%
Native American80.35%

Carthage Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Carthage 's average per capita income is $47,146. Household income levels show a median of $77,004. The poverty rate stands at 6.67%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$118,527-
Families$114,821$115,159
Households$77,004$86,814
Non Families$45,705$52,341

$47,146

Average Income

$77,004

Median Household Income

6.67%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

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)