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Carthage, TX


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Carthage, Texas

Carthage, Texas, in Panola county, is 33 miles SE of Longview, Texas (center to center) and 150 miles E of Dallas, Texas. There are 6,664 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Carthage

In Carthage, about 52% of adults are married.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carthage had a median family income of $37,031.

Political Inclinations

Carthage folks tended to give their money ($8,350) 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 69%.

Commuting

In Carthage, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Carthage Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Carthage Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Carthage, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity97
Senior Citizens98
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Age of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Women59
Well-Paid Single Men25
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone79
Housing Recently Built75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime45

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