Carthage is a city located in Jasper County Missouri. Carthage has a 2024 population of 15,549. It is also the county seat of Jasper County. Carthage is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually and its population has decreased by -0.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,577 in 2020.
The average household income in Carthage is $56,475 with a poverty rate of 34.92%. The median age in Carthage is 31.6 years: 29.9 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carthage was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,032 | 77.67% |
| Two or more races | 1,587 | 10.24% |
| Other race | 1,142 | 7.37% |
| Black or African American | 368 | 2.38% |
| Native American | 239 | 1.54% |
| Asian | 108 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.1% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,612 | 2.67 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Married | 2,017 | 3.78 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
| Non Family | 1,895 | 1.08 | 41.8 | 58.2 |
| Female | 1,329 | 2.97 | 29.4 | 70.6 |
| Male | 371 | 3.69 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
46.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,193 | 13.18% |
| Associates Degree | 364 | 4.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,357 | 14.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 649 | 7.17% |
| High School Graduate | 2,823 | 31.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,209 | 13.35% |
| Some College | 1,458 | 16.11% |
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 | 5,659 | 4,707 | 1,536 |
| Hispanic | 2,479 | 1,116 | 295 |
| 2+ Races | 755 | 531 | 151 |
| Other Race | 625 | 342 | 150 |
| Black | 293 | 242 | 59 |
| Native American | 166 | 166 | 4 |
| Asian | 63 | 63 | 31 |
| Islander | 15 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,758 | $43,463 | $40,281 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,661 | $45,777 | $68,116 |
| High School Graduate | $29,067 | $33,376 | $25,759 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,910 | $24,144 | $28,627 |
| Overall | $35,163 | $37,716 | $30,136 |
| Some College | $37,804 | $48,180 | $22,005 |
$35,163
Average Earnings
$37,716
Average Male
$30,136
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.78% of Carthage residents speak only English, while 29.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,176 | 2,549 | 49.25% |
| White | 8,599 | 2,134 | 24.82% |
| Other | 1,142 | 676 | 59.19% |
| Multiple | 1,569 | 516 | 32.89% |
| Black | 330 | 194 | 58.79% |
| Asian | 98 | 82 | 83.67% |
| Native | 239 | 15 | 6.28% |
34.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.44%
Male Poverty Rate
38.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carthage is Asian, with 83.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carthage is Native, with 6.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.71% |
| High School | 29.08% |
| Some College | 19.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.02% |
| Female Employed | 23.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.02% |
| Male Employed | 16.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,364 | $61,292 |
| Households | $43,526 | $56,475 |
| Married Families | $67,006 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,059 | $40,873 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
721
Number of Veterans
710
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 249 |
| Vietnam | 182 |
| First Gulf War | 128 |
| Korea | 65 |
| World War II | 27 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 242 |
| 75+ | 174 |
| 35 to 54 | 115 |
| 65 to 74 | 111 |
| 55 to 64 | 79 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 627 | 7.65% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 4.27% |
| Other Race | 43 | 6.44% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 4 | 2.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
58.63%
Born in Carthage
85.75%
Native Born
14.25%
Foreign Born
10.06%
Non Citizen
4.19%
Naturalized
85.75% of Carthage residents were born in the United States, with 58.63% having been born in Missouri. 10.06% 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 | 15,514 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2028 | 15,521 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2027 | 15,528 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2026 | 15,535 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2025 | 15,542 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2024 | 15,549 | -7 | -0.04% |
| 2023 | 15,556 | 79 | 0.51% |
| 2022 | 15,477 | -77 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 15,554 | -23 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 15,577 | 865 | 5.88% |
| 2019 | 14,712 | -17 | -0.12% |
| 2018 | 14,729 | 21 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 14,708 | 54 | 0.37% |
| 2016 | 14,654 | 4 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 14,650 | 13 | 0.09% |
| 2014 | 14,637 | 26 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 14,611 | 95 | 0.65% |
| 2012 | 14,516 | 39 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 14,477 | 83 | 0.58% |
| 2010 | 14,394 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,668 | 1,921 | 17.87% |
| 1990 | 10,747 | -357 | -3.22% |
| 1980 | 11,104 | 69 | 0.63% |
| 1970 | 11,035 | -229 | -2.03% |
| 1960 | 11,264 | 76 | 0.68% |
| 1950 | 11,188 | 603 | 5.7% |
| 1940 | 10,585 | 849 | 8.72% |
| 1930 | 9,736 | -332 | -3.3% |
| 1920 | 10,068 | 585 | 6.17% |
| 1910 | 9,483 | 67 | 0.71% |
| 1900 | 9,416 | 1,435 | 17.98% |
| 1890 | 7,981 | 3,814 | 91.53% |
| 1880 | 4,167 | -11,347 | -73.14% |