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Crime in Carthage summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Carthage. Key points include:
There were 160 total crimes in Carthage in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Carthage is 2,418.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Carthage is 604.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Carthage is 1,813.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Carthage is 14.12% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Carthage Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Carthage / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 160 | 2,418.4 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 40 | 604.6 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 15.1 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 35 | 529.0 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 120 | 1,813.8 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 7 | 105.8 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 109 | 1,647.5 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 60.5 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
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 Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Carthage is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Carthage is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Carthage is $200,497.
The median income in Carthage is $51,250.
Carthage's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Carthage Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Carthage | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 68 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Carthage, TX Weather
The average high in Carthage is 76.5° and the average low is 53.4°.
There are 64.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 51.0 inches of precipitation each year with 1.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Carthage |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 53.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 64.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 51.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Carthage Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Carthage
The current population in Carthage is 6,601. The population has decreased 2.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,601 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 6,568 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 6,549 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 6,510 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 6,442 | -1.4% |
| 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
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Carthage is:
64.2% White with 4,238 White residents.
12.6% African American with 834 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 73 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.8% Two Or More with 381 Two Or More residents.
16.3% Hispanic with 1,075 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Carthage | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.2% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 12.6% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.8% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 16.3% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Carthage
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Carthage is 54.0% female with 3,562 female residents.
Carthage is 46.0% male with 3,039 male residents.
| Gender | Carthage | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.0% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.0% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Carthage for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Carthage completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Carthage completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Carthage completed high school / ged.
33.0% of adults in Carthage completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Carthage completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in Carthage completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Carthage completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Carthage completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Carthage completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Carthage | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 33.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Carthage, Texas
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8.7% of households in Carthage earn Less than $10,000.
3.8% of households in Carthage earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.0% of households in Carthage earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.4% of households in Carthage earn $25,000 to $34,999.
18.5% of households in Carthage earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.0% of households in Carthage earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.6% of households in Carthage earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.6% of households in Carthage earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.6% of households in Carthage earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.7% of households in Carthage earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Carthage | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.7% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.0% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.4% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.5% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.0% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.6% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.7% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
