Carthage, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
6,442
Unemployment
3.5%
Poverty
16.4%
Median Home
$130,200
Median Income
$43,191
Median Rent
$612
Carthage SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
5
Amenities
6
Education
6
Commute
8.5
Carthage, TX Crime Report
204
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,190.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
35.98%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Carthage / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 204 | 3,190.0 | 2,691.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 24 | 375.3 | 446.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 15.6 | 91.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18 | 281.5 | 302.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 180 | 2,814.7 | 2,245.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 23 | 359.7 | 370.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 149 | 2,329.9 | 1,587.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 125.1 | 287.0 | 246.0 |
Carthage, TX Cost Of Living
84
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 | 84 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 62 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 101 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,442 | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 6,646 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 6,702 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 6,828 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 6,856 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 6,835 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 6,838 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 6,814 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 6,775 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 6,756 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Carthage
| Race | Carthage | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.9% | 41.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 18.8% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.4% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 11.9% | 39.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Carthage
| Gender | Carthage | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Carthage for adults over 25
| Education | Carthage | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Carthage, Texas
| Income | Carthage | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.6% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 22.9% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.3% | 8.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.0% | 12.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.5% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.6% | 15.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.5% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.7% | 7.8% | 8.3% |
