Carthage is a town located in Moore County North Carolina. Carthage has a 2024 population of 3,008. Carthage is currently growing at a rate of 1.93% annually and its population has increased by 8.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,778 in 2020.
The average household income in Carthage is $73,635 with a poverty rate of 11.22%. The median age in Carthage is 43.4 years: 42.1 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carthage was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,155 | 77.55% |
| Black or African American | 430 | 15.47% |
| Two or more races | 185 | 6.66% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,124 | 2.35 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Married | 554 | 3.22 | 99.3 | 0.7 |
| Non Family | 406 | 1.06 | 52 | 48 |
| Female | 132 | 2.58 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Male | 32 | 2.5 | 56.3 | 43.8 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
78.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 131 | 6.6% |
| Associates Degree | 278 | 14.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 220 | 11.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 189 | 9.52% |
| High School Graduate | 539 | 27.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 0.6% |
| Some College | 616 | 31.03% |
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 | 1,484 | 1,416 | 323 |
| Black | 396 | 330 | 64 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 63 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 42 | 9 |
| Other Race | 9 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 34.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,813 | $47,938 | $44,688 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,069 | $0 | $56,509 |
| High School Graduate | $31,776 | $54,821 | $25,357 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,730 | $41,750 | $38,485 |
| Some College | $37,940 | $39,000 | $32,917 |
$39,730
Average Earnings
$41,750
Average Male
$38,485
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.01% of Carthage residents speak only English, while 2.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,986 | 255 | 12.84% |
| Black | 381 | 34 | 8.92% |
| Multiple | 185 | 7 | 3.78% |
11.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.6%
Male Poverty Rate
11.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carthage is White, with 12.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carthage is Multiple, with 3.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.58% |
| High School | 10.27% |
| Some College | 5.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 5.11% |
| Male Employed | 0.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,000 | $96,321 |
| Households | $55,469 | $73,635 |
| Married Families | $115,560 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,731 | $33,252 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
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
207
Number of Veterans
180
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 64 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 80 |
| 75+ | 65 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 113 | 7.17% |
| Black | 87 | 21.12% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 8.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
2%
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
66.35%
Born in Carthage
98.02%
Native Born
1.98%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
1.66%
Naturalized
98.02% of Carthage residents were born in the United States, with 66.35% having been born in North Carolina. 0.32% 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 | 3,296 | 57 | 1.76% |
| 2028 | 3,239 | 58 | 1.82% |
| 2027 | 3,181 | 58 | 1.86% |
| 2026 | 3,123 | 57 | 1.86% |
| 2025 | 3,066 | 58 | 1.93% |
| 2024 | 3,008 | 57 | 1.93% |
| 2023 | 2,951 | 46 | 1.58% |
| 2022 | 2,905 | 62 | 2.18% |
| 2021 | 2,843 | 65 | 2.34% |
| 2020 | 2,778 | 221 | 8.64% |
| 2019 | 2,557 | 44 | 1.75% |
| 2018 | 2,513 | 34 | 1.37% |
| 2017 | 2,479 | 38 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 2,441 | 42 | 1.75% |
| 2015 | 2,399 | 20 | 0.84% |
| 2014 | 2,379 | 22 | 0.93% |
| 2013 | 2,357 | 21 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 2,336 | 18 | 0.78% |
| 2011 | 2,318 | 14 | 0.61% |
| 2010 | 2,304 | 0 | 0% |