Carthage, MO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Carthage, Missouri Info Snack

Population
14,699
Unemployment
5.7%
Poverty
33.8%
Median Home
$90,400
Median Income
$39,938
Median Rent
$762

Carthage SnackAbility

3
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
9.5

Carthage, MO Cost Of Living

78
Carthage's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Carthage Missouri National Average
Overall 78 89 100
Services 86 95 100
Groceries 89 96 100
Health 93 96 100
Housing 55 77 100
Transportation 88 91 100
Utilities 105 97 100

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Rankings for Carthage in Missouri

Map Of Carthage, MO

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Population over time in Carthage

Year Population % Change
2020 14,699 0.1%
2019 14,690 2.9%
2018 14,280 0.2%
2017 14,247 -0.2%
2016 14,278 -0.0%
2015 14,281 -0.1%
2014 14,301 0.2%
2013 14,271 0.1%
2012 14,261 1.0%
2011 14,114 -

Race / Ethnicity in Carthage

White
62.7% (9,210)
African American
1.5% (224)
American Indian
0.7% (104)
Asian
0.7% (110)
Hawaiian
0.3% (42)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.0% (448)
Hispanic
31.0% (4,561)
Race Carthage MO USA
White 62.7% 78.8% 60.1%
African American 1.5% 11.3% 12.2%
American Indian 0.7% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 2.0% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 3.0% 2.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 31.0% 4.3% 18.2%

Gender in Carthage

Female
51.6% (7,579)
Male
48.4% (7,119)
Gender Carthage MO USA
Female 51.6% 50.9% 50.8%
Male 48.4% 49.1% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Carthage for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
15.0% (2,204)
9-12th Grade
13.0% (1,910)
High School / GED
30.0% (4,409)
Some College
18.0% (2,645)
Associate's Degree
5.0% (734)
Bachelor's Degree
14.0% (2,057)
Master's Degree
5.0% (734)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Carthage MO USA
< 9th Grade 15.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 13.0% 7.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 30.0% 31.0% 27.0%
Some College 18.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 5.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 14.0% 18.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 5.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Carthage, Missouri

Less than $10,000
8.8% (128,958)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.6% (96,507)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.6% (140,810)
$25,000 to $34,999
15.9% (233,648)
$35,000 to $49,999
21.9% (322,537)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.3% (225,465)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.5% (183,702)
$100,000 to $149,999
6.7% (98,200)
$150,000 to $199,999
0.7% (10,723)
$200,000 or more
2.0% (29,347)
Income Carthage MO USA
Less than $10,000 8.8% 6.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.6% 4.5% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.6% 9.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 15.9% 10.0% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 21.9% 13.7% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.3% 18.5% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.5% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 6.7% 14.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 0.7% 5.3% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.0% 5.2% 8.3%

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