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Carthage, IN


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Carthage, Indiana

Carthage, Indiana, in Rush county, is 26 miles S of Anderson, Indiana (center to center) and 31 miles E of Indianapolis, Indiana. There are 928 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Carthage

In Carthage, about 64% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Carthage.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carthage had a median family income of $40,333.

Carthage Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Carthage that were owner-occupied was 71%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Compared to most towns in the state, Carthage has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Carthage, 93% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the town, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

Carthage strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 17%Carthage Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Carthage, IN

Comparing Carthage to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men54
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population46
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income53
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Affordability of Rents57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Housing Recently Built21
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