Carthage, Illinois
Carthage: City in and county seat of Hancock County, Illinois, United States
About
Carthage is a city located in the county of Hancock in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,605. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,419 inhabitants.
The city was created 186 years ago in 1837.
Quick Facts about Carthage
Population : | 2,419 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Illinois (United States) |
County : | Hancock County |
Postal code : | 62321 |
Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
Area : | 6319570 km2 |
Altitude : | 669 feet / 204 meters |
Capital city : | Carthage is capital of Hancock County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1838 (186 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 00:44:53 (10th October 2024) |
Population growth : | -7.69% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Carthage is located at 40°24'59"N 91°8'11"W (40.4164300, -91.1362500).
Carthage map
- Official Website
Official website of Carthage
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Carthage decreased by 7.69% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 2,605 | - | census |
2011 | 2,594 | -0.42% | estimation process |
2012 | 2,573 | -0.82% | estimation process |
2013 | 2,536 | -1.46% | estimation process |
2014 | 2,512 | -0.96% | estimation process |
2015 | 2,500 | -0.48% | estimation process |
2016 | 2,506 | 0.24% | estimation process |
2017 | 2,479 | -1.09% | estimation process |
2018 | 2,466 | -0.53% | estimation process |
2019 | 2,453 | -0.53% | estimation process |
2020 | 2,419 | -1.41% | estimation process |
People born in Carthage (9)
People born in Carthage, including actress Beatrice Gray, zoologist A. Gilbert Wright, football coach George Clark, .
List
- Rip Williams (American baseball player) he was born in 31/01/1882
- Virginia Cherrill (American actress (1908-1996)) she was born in 12/04/1908
- Stewart Clark (American football and basketball coach) he was born in 12/04/1890
- Evan McGaughey (American basketball player) he was born in 20/04/1994
- Herman Hall (American general) he was born in 06/06/1864
- Danielle Surprenant she was born in 28/06/1985
Schools in Carthage
College & universities near Carthage, IL
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
149772 | Western Illinois University | Macomb (IL) | 61455 |
154378 | Southeastern Community College | West Burlington (IA) | 52655-0180 |
177144 | Culver-Stockton College | Canton (MO) | 63435-1299 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Carthage, IL
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Carthage
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Carthag Post Office | Carthage (IL) | 62321 |
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Other cities in Hancock County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hancock County , IL. (more)
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Warsaw | 1,456 | City in Illinois, United States |
La Harpe | 1,123 | City in Hancock County, Illinois, United States |
Nauvoo | 1,044 | City and historic district in Hancock County, Illinois, United States |
Dallas City | 859 | Township in Hancock County, Illinois |
Chili | 597 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
Saint Mary | 585 | Township in Hancock County, Illinois |
Augusta | 534 | Human settlement in Hancock County, Illinois, United States of America |
Plymouth | 459 | Village in the United States |
Bowen | 450 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Denver | 390 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Fountain Green | 262 | Township in Hancock County, Illinois |
Durham | 251 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
Hamilton | 189 | City in Hancock County, Illinois, United States |
Elvaston | 152 | Human settlement in Hancock County, Illinois, United States of America |
Ferris | 143 | Village in Hancock County, Illinois, United States |
Pontoosuc | 132 | Township in Hancock County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Carthage distances to largest Illinois cities