Carthage, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
6,535
Unemployment
8.3%
Poverty
14.7%
Median Home
$107,300
Median Income
$51,758
Median Rent
$751
Carthage SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
6
Education
6
Commute
8
Carthage, TX Crime Report
226
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,481.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
40.58%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Carthage / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 226 | 3,481.7 | 2,809.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 39 | 600.8 | 418.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 15.4 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 30.8 | 100.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 35 | 539.2 | 263.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 187 | 2,880.9 | 2,390.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 21 | 323.5 | 392.8 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 152 | 2,341.7 | 1,730.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 215.7 | 267.2 | 219.9 |
Carthage, TX Cost Of Living
85
Carthage's Overall Cost Of Living
Carthage's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Carthage | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 89 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 61 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 92 | 102 | 100 | |
Carthage, TX Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Carthage in Texas
Map Of Carthage, TX
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Population over time in Carthage
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,535 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 6,646 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 6,702 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 6,828 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 6,856 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 6,835 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 6,838 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 6,814 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 6,775 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 6,756 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Carthage
| Race | Carthage | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.3% | 42.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 25.1% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 10.0% | 39.3% | 18.0% |
Gender in Carthage
| Gender | Carthage | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Carthage for adults over 25
| Education | Carthage | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Carthage, Texas
| Income | Carthage | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.4% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.3% | 8.9% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.6% | 9.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.4% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.1% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.4% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.9% | 6.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.1% | 7.4% | 7.7% |
