Carthage, North Carolina
Carthage: City in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Carthage is a city located in the county of Moore in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,205 and a population density of 128 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,595 inhabitants.
The city was created 248 years ago in 1775.
Quick Facts about Carthage
| Population : | 2,595 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Moore County |
| Postal code : | 28327 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 910 |
| Area : | 17.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 617 feet / 188 meters |
| Capital city : | Carthage is capital of Moore County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1776 (248 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 08:19:46 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 151 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 15.03% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Carthage is located at 35°20'46"N 79°25'1"W (35.3459900, -79.4169700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Carthage
Demographics
The population of Carthage increased by 15.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,205 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,316 | 4.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,334 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,356 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,379 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,399 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,440 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,479 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,512 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,553 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,595 | 1.62% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Carthage
1 Moore County Parks & Recreation
155 Hillcrest Park Ln, Carthage, NC 28327, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Nancy Kiser Park
202-312 Rockingham St, Carthage, NC 28327, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Black Rock Winery
6652 US-15, Carthage, NC 28327, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Carthage
1 Moore County Agricultural Center
707 Pinehurst Ave, Carthage, NC 28327, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Carthage Town Administration Planning
4396 US 15 501 Hwy, Carthage, NC 28327 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Carthage (5)
People born in Carthage, including professional wrestler Joey Abs, football player Garry Cobb, US Army General George W. McIver, .
List
- Cornelia Petty Jerman (American suffragist and Democratic Party official) she was born in 01/12/1874
- Rena C Harrell (North Carolina librarian) she was born in 31/08/1891
Schools in Carthage
College & universities near Carthage, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199634 | Sandhills Community College | Pinehurst (NC) | 28374 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Carthage, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOP | Southern Pines | 235 Northwest Broad Street | RAIL |
| HAM | Hamlet | West Main St. and North Bridges St. | RAIL |
| FAY | Fayetteville | 472 Hay Street | RAIL |
| CYN | Cary | 211 North Academy Street | RAIL |
| NSF | North Carolina State Fair station | 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Carthage
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Carthag Post Office | Carthage (NC) | 28327 |
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Other cities in Moore County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Moore County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst | 15,752 | Village in North Carolina |
| Southern Pines | 15,070 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Aberdeen | 8,339 | Town in Moore County, North Carolina, United States |
| Seven Lakes | 4,888 | Township in Moore County, North Carolina |
| Whispering Pines | 3,461 | Village in North Carolina |
| Pinebluff | 1,647 | City in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Robbins | 1,241 | City in Moore County, North Carolina, USA |
| Foxfire | 1,061 | Human settlement in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Taylortown | 880 | Human settlement in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Vass | 801 | Human settlement in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Cameron | 352 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Carthage distances to largest North Carolina cities
