Carthage Population

1840–2026

3,173

2026 projection

4.4% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual 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.
20263,173-230.72%
20253,196-320.99%
20243,228-260.80%
20233,254-441.33%
20223,298-351.05%
20213,333+150.45%
20203,318-80.24%
20193,326-641.89%
20183,390-481.40%
20173,43800.00%

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Carthage Demographics

27.3median age

Median age

Female26.6 yrs
Male27.6 yrs

Adults

2,405
370 seniors · 15%2,035 other adults

Sex

Female 53.2% · 1,869Male 46.8% · 1,641

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 35 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

$58,125median household income

Median household income

$58,125

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$47,569

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

25.8%

About 1 in 4 residents

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

Carthage Marital Status

34% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married34%39%29%
Never married39%45%34%
Divorced18%8%27%
Widowed3%1%5%
Separated6%6%5%

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