Carthage Population

2010–2026

919

2026 projection

0.1% since 2020 (increase)

02004006008001K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Carthage. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026919-10.11%
2025920+40.44%
2024916-90.97%
2023925+121.31%
2022913-20.22%
2021915-30.33%
2020918+10.11%
2019917+30.33%
2018914+20.22%
2017912+40.44%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Carthage is growing faster than Rush County, and slower than Indiana and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Indiana+2.7%
  • Carthage+0.2%
  • Rush County0.0%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Carthage Demographics

39.2median age

Median age

Female39.9 yrs
Male35.4 yrs

Adults

522
110 seniors (65+) · 21% of adults412 other adults

Sex

Female 51% · 344Male 49% · 331

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 7 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Carthage Income

$51,731median household income

Median household income

$51,731

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$37,917

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

20.1%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Carthage Marital Status

46% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married46%45%48%
Never married35%34%36%
Divorced12%18%7%
Widowed5%3%8%
Separated1%2%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201