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Carthage

County:
Moore County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
6.733

Carthage is a town located in Moore County, North Carolina. Carthage has a 2026 population of 3,109. It is also the county seat of Moore County. Carthage is currently growing at a rate of 1.8% annually and its population has increased by 11.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,779 in 2020.

The median household income in Carthage is $82,695 with a poverty rate of 14.19%. The median age in Carthage is 44.7 years: 42.4 years for males, and 46.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.8 males.

3.1K
Total Population
462
Density (mi²)
55 1.8%
Growth

Carthage Population

Carthage Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,109551.8%
20253,054551.83%
20242,999461.56%
20232,953501.72%
20222,903622.18%
20212,841622.23%
20202,779110.4%
20192,557441.75%
20182,513341.37%
20172,479381.56%
20162,441421.75%
20152,399200.84%
20142,379220.93%
20132,357210.9%
20122,336180.78%
20112,3181135.12%
20102,30490.39%

Median Age

Overall: 44.7 years
Female: 46.6 years
Male: 42.4 years

Carthage Adults

There are 2,258 adults, (565 of whom are seniors) in Carthage.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,550 (53.5%)
Male: 1,346 (46.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Carthage includes 75.73% White, 18.09% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,19375.73%
Black or African American52418.09%
Two or more races1515.21%
Asian180.62%
Other race100.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White772.66%
Two or more races642.21%
Other race100.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,11673.07%
Black or African American52418.09%
Two or more races873%
Asian180.62%

Carthage Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Carthage 's average per capita income is $53,385. Household income levels show a median of $82,695. The poverty rate stands at 14.19%.

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$122,889-
Families$105,032$109,616
Households$82,695$90,965
Non Families$31,611$40,158

$53,385

Average Income

$82,695

Median Household Income

14.19%

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)