Carthage is a city located in Leake County Mississippi. Carthage has a 2024 population of 4,799. It is also the county seat of Leake County. Carthage is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -1.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,887 in 2020.
The average household income in Carthage is $56,867 with a poverty rate of 28.91%. The median age in Carthage is 35.8 years: 37.7 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carthage was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,108 | 43.38% |
| White | 1,751 | 36.04% |
| Other race | 919 | 18.91% |
| Native American | 53 | 1.09% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,464 | 3.02 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
| Married | 563 | 3.97 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Non Family | 455 | 1.05 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Female | 381 | 3.87 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Male | 65 | 3.58 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
3.73
Average Family Size
3.02
Average Household Size
68.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 197 | 6.34% |
| Associates Degree | 276 | 8.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 258 | 8.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 306 | 9.85% |
| High School Graduate | 1,118 | 35.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 308 | 9.91% |
| Some College | 644 | 20.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,395 | 1,231 | 340 |
| Black | 1,352 | 1,180 | 224 |
| Hispanic | 310 | 162 | 0 |
| Other Race | 304 | 162 | 0 |
| Native American | 36 | 29 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.24%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,864 | $46,797 | $48,477 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $85,500 |
| High School Graduate | $23,750 | $22,454 | $23,775 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,000 | $45,607 | $13,092 |
| Overall | $39,073 | $39,148 | $39,049 |
| Some College | $39,783 | $44,250 | $39,052 |
$39,073
Average Earnings
$39,148
Average Male
$39,049
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.24% of Carthage residents speak only English, while 20.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,911 | 682 | 35.69% |
| Other | 911 | 408 | 44.79% |
| Hispanic | 928 | 408 | 43.97% |
| White | 1,552 | 188 | 12.11% |
28.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.77%
Male Poverty Rate
31.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carthage is Other, with 44.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carthage is White, with 12.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 37.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.76% |
| Some College | 8.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 13.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 5.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,078 | $62,708 |
| Households | $47,304 | $56,867 |
| Married Families | $59,279 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,683 | $31,815 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.1%
Male Marriage Rate
28.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
315
Number of Veterans
315
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 109 |
| World War II | 79 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 103 |
| 65 to 74 | 100 |
| 35 to 54 | 78 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 257 | 17% |
| Black | 58 | 3.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.4%
Labor Force Participation
46.5%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.51%
Born in Carthage
92.16%
Native Born
7.84%
Foreign Born
7.68%
Non Citizen
0.16%
Naturalized
92.16% of Carthage residents were born in the United States, with 78.51% having been born in Mississippi. 7.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,689 | -22 | -0.47% |
| 2028 | 4,711 | -22 | -0.46% |
| 2027 | 4,733 | -22 | -0.46% |
| 2026 | 4,755 | -22 | -0.46% |
| 2025 | 4,777 | -22 | -0.46% |
| 2024 | 4,799 | -22 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 4,821 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 4,826 | -41 | -0.84% |
| 2021 | 4,867 | -20 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 4,887 | 129 | 2.71% |
| 2019 | 4,758 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 4,759 | -38 | -0.79% |
| 2017 | 4,797 | -11 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 4,808 | -14 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 4,822 | -58 | -1.19% |
| 2014 | 4,880 | -14 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 4,894 | -46 | -0.93% |
| 2012 | 4,940 | 6 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 4,934 | -76 | -1.52% |
| 2010 | 5,010 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,637 | 818 | 21.42% |
| 1990 | 3,819 | 366 | 10.6% |
| 1980 | 3,453 | 422 | 13.92% |
| 1970 | 3,031 | -1,658 | -35.36% |