Carthage is a city located in Panola County Texas. Carthage has a 2024 population of 6,616. It is also the county seat of Panola County. Carthage is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 0.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,556 in 2020.
The average household income in Carthage is $87,103 with a poverty rate of 20.03%. The median age in Carthage is 36.4 years: 36.3 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carthage was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,820 | 73.6% |
| Black or African American | 786 | 12% |
| Two or more races | 743 | 11.35% |
| Other race | 105 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 95 | 1.45% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,511 | 2.44 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Married | 1,058 | 3.35 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Non Family | 987 | 1.08 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Female | 466 | 3.25 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
67.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 468 | 11.36% |
| Associates Degree | 324 | 7.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 462 | 11.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 138 | 3.35% |
| High School Graduate | 981 | 23.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 294 | 7.13% |
| Some College | 1,454 | 35.28% |
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 | 2,768 | 2,532 | 581 |
| Hispanic | 576 | 231 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 561 | 316 | 9 |
| Black | 530 | 383 | 10 |
| Asian | 49 | 15 | 0 |
| Other Race | 47 | 47 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,583 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,887 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $52,766 | $0 | $32,344 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $62,023 | $94,046 | $19,948 |
| Overall | $46,603 | $62,148 | $41,875 |
| Some College | $42,772 | $0 | $44,511 |
$46,603
Average Earnings
$62,148
Average Male
$41,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.21% of Carthage residents speak only English, while 17.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,115 | 755 | 18.35% |
| Black | 651 | 241 | 37.02% |
| Hispanic | 1,050 | 228 | 21.71% |
20.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.99%
Male Poverty Rate
24.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carthage is Black, with 37.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carthage is White, with 18.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.19% |
| Some College | 18.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.61% |
| Female Employed | 5.53% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,432 | $97,933 |
| Households | $42,788 | $87,103 |
| Married Families | $82,315 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,759 | $37,044 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
164
Number of Veterans
115
Male Veterans
49
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| Vietnam | 58 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| World War II | 15 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 75 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 148 | 4.22% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 1.39% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 1.23% |
| Black | 7 | 1.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
0.8%
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
61.54%
Born in Carthage
92.62%
Native Born
7.38%
Foreign Born
5.5%
Non Citizen
1.88%
Naturalized
92.62% of Carthage residents were born in the United States, with 61.54% having been born in Texas. 5.5% 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 | 6,691 | 15 | 0.22% |
| 2028 | 6,676 | 15 | 0.23% |
| 2027 | 6,661 | 15 | 0.23% |
| 2026 | 6,646 | 15 | 0.23% |
| 2025 | 6,631 | 15 | 0.23% |
| 2024 | 6,616 | 15 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 6,601 | 13 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 6,588 | 36 | 0.55% |
| 2021 | 6,552 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 6,556 | 192 | 3.02% |
| 2019 | 6,364 | -45 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 6,409 | -71 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 6,480 | -101 | -1.53% |
| 2016 | 6,581 | -104 | -1.56% |
| 2015 | 6,685 | -53 | -0.79% |
| 2014 | 6,738 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2013 | 6,740 | -76 | -1.12% |
| 2012 | 6,816 | -14 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 6,830 | 65 | 0.96% |
| 2010 | 6,765 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,664 | 168 | 2.59% |
| 1990 | 6,496 | 49 | 0.76% |
| 1980 | 6,447 | 1,055 | 19.57% |
| 1970 | 5,392 | 130 | 2.47% |
| 1960 | 5,262 | 512 | 10.78% |
| 1950 | 4,750 | -1,941 | -29.01% |