Carthage, MO Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2026

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Jobs 5/10

Housing 5/10

Affordability 8/10

Diversity 8.5/10

Safety 4/10

Amenities 8/10

Education 5/10

Commute 9.5/10

Carthage, MO Crime Report

Crime in Carthage summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Carthage. Key points include:

There were 227 total crimes in Carthage in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Carthage is 1,459.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Carthage is 173.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Carthage is 1,286.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Carthage is -31.11% below the national average.

227
Total Crimes

-31.11%
Below National Average

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Crime In Carthage Comparison Table

Statistic	Count Raw	Carthage / 100k People	Missouri / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	227	1,459.9	2,403.3	2,119.2
Violent Crime	27	173.6	462.0	359.0
Murder	0	0.0	7.8	5.0
Robbery	0	0.0	51.5	61.0
Aggravated Assault	23	147.9	357.5	256.0
Property Crime	200	1,286.3	1,941.2	1,760.0
Burglary	24	154.4	236.3	229.0
Larceny	160	1,029.0	1,306.5	1,272.0
Car Theft	16	102.9	398.4	259.0

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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Carthage summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Carthage. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Missouri. Key points include:

The cost of living in Carthage is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Carthage is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Carthage is $234,176.
The median income in Carthage is $51,328.

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Carthage's Overall Cost Of Living

0.8x
Lower Than The National Average

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Cost Of Living In Carthage Comparison Table

Living Expense	Carthage	Missouri	National Average
Overall	85	90	100
Services	93	97	100
Groceries	92	98	100
Health	58	76	100
Housing	97	95	100
Transportation	94	94	100
Utilities	93	96	100

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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Carthage, MO Weather

The average high in Carthage is 68.2° and the average low is 45.9°.
There are 62.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.5 inches of precipitation each year with 10.1 inches of snow.

Stat	Carthage
Average Annual High	68.2
Average Annual Low	45.9
Annual Precipitation Days	62.0
Average Annual Precipitation	45.5
Average Annual Snowfall	10.1

68.2°
Average High

62.0
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Carthage, MO Photos

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Rankings & Articles For Carthage

Rankings

Ranks #24 in Worst Places To Live In Missouri

Rankings

Ranks #43 in Cheapest Places To Live In Missouri

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Ranks #110 in Best Places To Live In Missouri

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Carthage Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Carthage

The current population in Carthage is 15,574. The population has increased 10.3% from 2010.

Year	Population	% Change
2024	15,574	0.4%
2023	15,513	0.1%
2022	15,491	0.6%
2021	15,395	4.7%
2020	14,699	-0.1%
2019	14,708	0.1%
2018	14,690	2.9%
2017	14,280	0.2%
2016	14,247	-0.2%
2015	14,278	-0.0%
2014	14,281	-0.1%
2013	14,301	0.2%
2012	14,271	0.1%
2011	14,261	1.0%
2010	14,114	-

Race / Ethnicity in Carthage

White 59.7% (9,295)

African American 1.4% (223)

American Indian 1.0% (156)

Asian 0.1% (23)

Hawaiian 0.0% (6)

Other 0.1% (22)

Two Or More 3.0% (471)

Hispanic 34.5% (5,378)

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Carthage is:

59.7% White with 9,295 White residents.
1.4% African American with 223 African American residents.
1.0% American Indian with 156 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 23 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 6 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 22 Other residents.
3.0% Two Or More with 471 Two Or More residents.
34.5% Hispanic with 5,378 Hispanic residents.

Race	Carthage	MO	USA
White	59.7%	76.3%	57.4%
African American	1.4%	10.9%	11.9%
American Indian	1.0%	0.2%	0.5%
Asian	0.1%	2.1%	5.9%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.4%	0.6%
Two Or More	3.0%	4.8%	4.3%
Hispanic	34.5%	5.2%	19.3%

Gender in Carthage

Female 54.4% (8,476)

Male 45.6% (7,097)

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Carthage is 54.4% female with 8,476 female residents.
Carthage is 45.6% male with 7,097 male residents.

Gender	Carthage	MO	USA
Female	54.4%	50.7%	50.5%
Male	45.6%	49.3%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Carthage for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 13.0% (2,024)

9-12th Grade 12.0% (1,868)

High School / GED 31.0% (4,827)

Some College 18.0% (2,803)

Associate's Degree 3.0% (467)

Bachelor's Degree 15.0% (2,336)

Master's Degree 6.0% (934)

Professional Degree 1.0% (155)

Doctorate Degree 1.0% (155)

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13.0% of adults in Carthage completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Carthage completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Carthage completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Carthage completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Carthage completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Carthage completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Carthage completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Carthage completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Carthage completed doctorate degree.

Education	Carthage	MO	USA
< 9th Grade	13.0%	4.0%	4.0%
9-12th Grade	12.0%	5.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	31.0%	30.0%	26.0%
Some College	18.0%	21.0%	19.0%
Associate's Degree	3.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	15.0%	20.0%	22.0%
Master's Degree	6.0%	9.0%	10.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	2.0%

Household Income For Carthage, Missouri

Less than $10,000 8.3% (128,515)

$10,000 to $14,999 7.4% (114,658)

$15,000 to $24,999 10.5% (163,021)

$25,000 to $34,999 9.4% (146,176)

$35,000 to $49,999 12.3% (191,550)

$50,000 to $74,999 18.2% (283,929)

$75,000 to $99,999 16.1% (251,053)

$100,000 to $149,999 12.8% (198,886)

$150,000 to $199,999 2.0% (31,245)

$200,000 or more 3.1% (48,363)

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8.3% of households in Carthage earn Less than $10,000.
7.4% of households in Carthage earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.5% of households in Carthage earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.4% of households in Carthage earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.3% of households in Carthage earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.2% of households in Carthage earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.1% of households in Carthage earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.8% of households in Carthage earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.0% of households in Carthage earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.1% of households in Carthage earn $200,000 or more.

Income	Carthage	MO	USA
Less than $10,000	8.3%	4.9%	5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	7.4%	3.8%	3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	10.5%	7.1%	6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.4%	7.8%	6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.3%	11.9%	10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.2%	17.4%	15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	16.1%	13.2%	12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	12.8%	17.1%	17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	2.0%	8.2%	9.6%
$200,000 or more	3.1%	8.7%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)

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