Carthage, TN

Carthage, Tennessee

Carthage, Tennessee, in Smith county, is 37 miles NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee (center to center) and 46 miles E of Nashville, Tennessee. There are 2,251 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Carthage

In Carthage, about 41% of adults are married. In Carthage, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households. People in the town are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Carthage. There are a lot of senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carthage had a median family income of $32,159.

Political Inclinations

Carthage folks tended to give their money ($7,250) 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 55%.

Commuting

In Carthage, 94% 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.

Comparative Profile of Carthage, TN

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Carthage Almanac

Carthage Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Carthage Public Libraries

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Carthage Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Carthage residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Carthage, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Carthage Hospitals

CARTHAGE GENERAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
130 LEBANON HIGHWAY
(615) 735-9815
Emergency Service: Yes

SMITH COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Proprietary)
158 HOSPITAL DRIVE
(615) 735-1560
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Carthage

Carthage High Schools (2004)

SMITH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
312 FITE E AV
615-735-9219
Serves 639 students.

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