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South Carthage, TN

MSANashville-Murfreesboro-Franklin#39/54 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

2,364population

30.8median age

This community is a community of 2,364 with a median age of 30.8. The population is predominantly White (97.6%) with a significant Black community (1.3%). Median household income is $55,662. 86.9% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 59.2%, with a median home value of $200,300.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.6%2,307

Black

1.3%31

Two or More

0.5%13

Hispanic/Latino

0.5%11

Asian

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.8%131

High School Diploma

33.4%495

Some College (<1 yr)

10.7%159

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%153

Associate's Degree

5.2%77

Bachelor's Degree

14.6%217

Master's Degree

1.9%28

Professional Degree

0.5%8

Doctorate

1.4%21

HS or Higher

86.9%

BA or Higher

18.5%

Graduate+

3.8%

Housingi

$200,300median home value

$939median rent

59.2%homeownership

895total units

3.6%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 59.2%

Renter 40.8%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

10.4%53

$100K–$150K

10.6%54

$150K–$200K

29%148

$200K–$300K

25.4%130

$300K–$500K

21.1%108

$500K–$1M

3.5%18

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

7.5%67

2010–2019

8.3%74

2000–2009

1.9%17

1990–1999

26%233

1980–1989

5.5%49

1970–1979

21.8%195

1960–1969

12.1%108

1950–1959

12.4%111

1940–1949

2.5%22

1939 or earlier

2.1%19

Heating Fuel

Electricity

48%414

Utility Gas

43.5%375

Wood

6.4%55

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%19

Household Economyi

$55,662median household income

$25,118per capita income

17.2%poverty rate

3%unemployment

1,084labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.9%68

$10K–$15K

2.4%21

$15K–$20K

6.7%58

$20K–$25K

3.6%31

$25K–$30K

1.5%13

$30K–$35K

2.7%23

$35K–$40K

12.1%104

$40K–$45K

1.5%13

$45K–$50K

8.7%75

$50K–$60K

4.4%38

$60K–$75K

6.5%56

$75K–$100K

26.9%232

$100K–$125K

6.6%57

$125K–$150K

2.4%21

$150K–$200K

3.1%27

$200K+

3%26

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

104

Avg. Tenant Renti

$398/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing57 homes96% occupied$405/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

202/PRAC14 homes99% occupied$371/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $55,662/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

63.4%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

26.4%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

8.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $45K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

75.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4% of subsidized households are minority

24.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55% 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

80.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,032

Avg. Commutei

39.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,052

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

74(4.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.7%Insured

14.3%Uninsured

South Carthage, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026