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South Carthage

County:
Jackson County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.563
State:
Tennessee

South Carthage is a town located in Jackson County, Tennessee. South Carthage has a 2026 population of 1,633. South Carthage is currently growing at a rate of 1.55% annually and its population has increased by 9.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,486 in 2020.

The median household income in South Carthage is $55,662 with a poverty rate of 17.24%. The median age in South Carthage is 30.8 years: 29.8 years for males, and 31.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.6 males.

1.6K
Total Population
637
Density (mi²)
25 1.55%
Growth

South Carthage Population

South Carthage Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,633251.55%
20251,608241.52%
20241,58490.57%
20231,575291.88%
20221,546181.18%
20211,528422.83%
20201,48630.2%
20191,393251.83%
20181,368191.41%
20171,349171.28%
20161,332141.06%
20151,31860.46%
20141,31240.31%
20131,30830.23%
20121,305-4-0.31%
20111,309-13-0.98%
20101,313-3-0.23%

Median Age

Overall: 30.8 years
Female: 31.2 years
Male: 29.8 years

South Carthage Adults

There are 1,693 adults, (286 of whom are seniors) in South Carthage.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,240 (52.5%)
Male: 1,124 (47.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of South Carthage includes 97.84% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,31397.84%
Black or African American361.52%
Two or more races130.55%
Asian20.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White60.25%
Black or African American50.21%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,30797.59%
Black or African American311.31%
Two or more races130.55%
Asian20.08%

South Carthage Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

South Carthage 's average per capita income is $43,715. Household income levels show a median of $55,662. The poverty rate stands at 17.24%.

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$78,661-
Families$56,838$72,145
Households$55,662$69,390
Non Families$36,012$47,426

$43,715

Average Income

$55,662

Median Household Income

17.24%

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)