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Population Review

Carthage city, MO — Population & Demographics

Carthage city, MO has a population of 15,513. The median household income is $50,849 and the median age is 31.0.

15,513

Population

$50,849

Median Income

$133,500

Median Home Value

31.0

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White76.9%
Black or African American1.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$50,849

Median Household Income

$21,524

Per Capita Income

27.8%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$133,500

Median Home Value

$897

Median Rent

51.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

75.4%

High School+

23.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

74.1%

Public Transit

8.1%

Work From Home

15.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

24.0%

Foreign Born

71.6%

Non-English at Home

5.8%

Veterans

13.5%

With Disability

80.9%

Health Insurance

93.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.2%
Manufacturing21.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.6%
Retail Trade5.5%
Construction5.1%
Information2.9%
Public Administration0.8%
Transportation & Warehousing0.7%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

Carthage city, MO has a population of 15,513 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Carthage city, MO is $50,849, with 27.8% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Carthage city, MO is $133,500, with median rent at $897.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.