Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Carthage, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,327

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.1%1,933

Two or More

7.2%168

Black

4.4%103

Hispanic/Latino

3.4%80

Asian

1.5%34

Other

0.4%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.6%131

High School Diploma

31.8%548

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%128

Some College (1+ yr)

18.1%312

Associate's Degree

3%51

Bachelor's Degree

15.6%269

Master's Degree

3.3%57

Professional Degree

1.5%25

Doctorate

2%34

HS or Higher

90.2%

BA or Higher

22.3%

Graduate+

6.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$257,300

Median Renti

$934

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.8%565

Renter-Occupied

37.2%334

Total Units

996

Homeownership

62.8%

Vacancy Rate

9.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.4%25

$50K–$100K

2.5%14

$100K–$150K

9.7%55

$150K–$200K

9%51

$200K–$300K

35.2%199

$300K–$500K

33.1%187

$500K–$1M

5%28

$1M+

1.1%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%11

2010–2019

0.5%5

2000–2009

4.1%41

1990–1999

11.3%113

1980–1989

5.7%57

1970–1979

19.7%196

1960–1969

13.9%138

1950–1959

20.9%208

1940–1949

16.4%163

1939 or earlier

6.4%64

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

50.3%452

Electricity

49.7%447

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,006

Mean Household Incomei

$79,316

Per Capita Incomei

$31,573

Poverty Ratei

7.7%

Unemploymenti

1.3%

Labor Forcei

1,231

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.6%77

$10K–$15K

7.1%64

$15K–$20K

0.7%6

$20K–$25K

5.6%50

$30K–$35K

1.3%12

$35K–$40K

3.1%28

$40K–$45K

1.2%11

$45K–$50K

3.4%31

$50K–$60K

14.5%130

$60K–$75K

7.7%69

$75K–$100K

15.4%138

$100K–$125K

10.9%98

$125K–$150K

9%81

$150K–$200K

7.9%71

$200K+

3.7%33

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

178

Avg. Tenant Renti

$402/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing90 homes96% occupied$402/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $67,006/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

66%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

19%

Low income$34K–$54K/yr

14%

Moderate / aboveOver $54K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

79% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10% of subsidized households are minority

20% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

522.2%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,201

Avg. Commutei

24.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,215

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

121(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.1%Insured

7.9%Uninsured