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Carthage, Mississippi, in Leake county, is 48 miles NE of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 169 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. There are 4,637 residents in the city.
In Carthage, about 38% of adults are married. People in Carthage are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.
Approximately 47% of Carthage is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the city.
In 2000, Carthage had a median family income of $30,069.
Carthage folks tended to give their money ($5,200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Carthage that were owner-occupied was 65%.
In Carthage, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Carthage to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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