Carthage, Maine
Carthage: Town in Maine, United States
About
Carthage is a town located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 560 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 536 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Carthage
| Population : | 536 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | Franklin County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 207 |
| Area : | 33.46 km2 |
| Altitude : | 719 feet / 219 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:12:03 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.48% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Carthage is located at 44°37'27"N 70°28'23"W (44.6242300, -70.4731200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Carthage decreased by 4.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 560 | - | census |
| 2011 | 559 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 556 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 553 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 547 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 542 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 541 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 538 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 538 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 542 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 536 | -1.12% | estimation process |
Schools in Carthage
College & universities near Carthage, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161226 | University of Maine at Farmington | Farmington (ME) | 04938-9978 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Carthage, ME
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIN | Berlin, New Hampshire | 318 Glen Ave | BUS |
| AGM | Augusta, ME | 9 Industrial Drive | BUS |
| NCW | North Conway, NH | 2760 White Mountain Highway | BUS |
| CAY | Conway, New Hampshire | 392 West Main St. | BUS |
| FRE | Freeport | 36 Depot Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Carthage
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Roxbury Post Office | Roxbury (ME) | 04275 |
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Other cities in Franklin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , ME.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 7,632 | County seat of Franklin County, Maine, United States |
| Jay | 4,598 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Wilton | 3,929 | Town in Maine |
| New Sharon | 1,424 | City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Chesterville | 1,348 | City in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Strong | 1,152 | Town in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America |
| Rangeley | 1,151 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Phillips | 1,025 | Location in Maine |
| Kingfield | 972 | Town in Maine, United States |
| New Vineyard | 777 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Eustis | 617 | Human settlement in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America |
| Temple | 518 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Avon | 438 | Town in Franklin County, Maine, United States |
| Weld | 417 | Town in Franklin County, Maine, USA |
