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Carthage, MS


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Carthage, Mississippi

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.

The People and Families of Carthage

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carthage had a median family income of $30,069.

Political Inclinations

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.

Carthage Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Carthage that were owner-occupied was 65%.

Commuting

In Carthage, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Carthage Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Carthage Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Carthage, MS

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Male Share of the Population810
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population31
Well-Paid Single Men26
Age of the Population25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married27

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better15
People Above Poverty15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone44

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