South Carthage, TN

South Carthage, Tennessee

South Carthage has a population of 1,302.

The People and Families of South Carthage

In South Carthage, about 57% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in South Carthage, in comparison to similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Carthage had a median family income of $35,066.

South Carthage Housing

Owners occupy 61% of the housing units in South Carthage. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then South Carthage is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In South Carthage, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the town tends to be by car.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of South Carthage, TN

Comparing South 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

South Carthage Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

South Carthage Colleges

(List of All Tennessee Colleges)

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