Carthage, Mississippi
Carthage: Human settlement in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America
About
Carthage is a city located in the county of Adams in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,075 and a population density of 210 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,725 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Carthage
| Population : | 4,725 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Adams County |
| Postal code : | 39051 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 601 |
| Area : | 24.18 km2 |
| Altitude : | 351 feet / 107 meters |
| Capital city : | Carthage is capital of Leake County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:02:35 (3rd December 2023) |
| Density : | 195 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.41% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 50℉ Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog 7-days weather |
Geography
Carthage is located at 31°31'36"N 91°26'45"W (31.5265600, -91.4459500).
Carthage map
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Weather
Carthage forecast: Patchy fog after 3am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 50, with temperatures rising to around 54 overnight. West northwest wind around 10 mph. more
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Carthage decreased by 7.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1880 | 285 | - | |
| 2000 | 4,637 | 93.85% | |
| 2010 | 5,075 | 8.63% | census |
| 2011 | 4,972 | -2.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,977 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,934 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,915 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,858 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,844 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,832 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,795 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,782 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,725 | -1.21% | estimation process |
People born in Carthage (8)
People born in Carthage, including basketball player John Howard Getty Johnson, basketball player, pastor Marcus Mann, sprinter O'Neal Wilder, .
List
- Bennett Malone (American politician) he was born in 06/01/1944
- Charles Graham (American actor (1895-1943)) he was born in 16/02/1895
- Randy Rushing (American politician) he was born in 09/09/1963
- Ollie McLaughlin (American record producer and record label owner) he was born in 24/03/1925
- Joseph Chambers (American musician, songwriter, member of The Chambers Brothers) he was born in 22/08/1942
Schools in Carthage
College & universities near Carthage, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175342 | Alcorn State University | Alcorn State (MS) | 39096-7500 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Carthage, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRH | Brookhaven | East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| MCB | McComb | 114 Northeast Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| VKS | Vicksburg, MS | 1295 South Frontage Road | BUS |
| HAZ | Hazlehurst station | North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Carthage
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Vidalia Post Office | Vidalia (LA) | 71373 |
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Other cities in Adams County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Adams County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Natchez | 14,362 | County seat of Adams County, Mississippi, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Carthage distances to largest Mississippi cities
