Carthage, Tennessee
Carthage: Town in Tennessee, USA
About
Carthage is a town located in the county of Smith in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,306 and a population density of 311 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,331 inhabitants.
The town was created 236 years ago in 1788.
Quick Facts about Carthage
| Population : | 2,331 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Smith County |
| Postal code : | 37030 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 615 |
| Area : | 7.41 km2 |
| Altitude : | 515 feet / 157 meters |
| Capital city : | Carthage is capital of Smith County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1789 (236 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:04:18 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 315 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.07% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Carthage is located at 36°15'8"N 85°57'6"W (36.2522800, -85.9516500).
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Demographics
The population of Carthage increased by 1.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,306 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,358 | 2.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,344 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,328 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,309 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,318 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,328 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,333 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,338 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,338 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,331 | -0.3% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,594 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,942 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 7.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,533 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,901 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.1% |
| White only, percent : | 76.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 11.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 73.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 764 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 50.1% |
Carthage zip code is 37030.
County name: Smith, County
fips: 47159
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 50.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $119,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,219 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $515 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $941 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,008 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.28 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 75.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,086 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 99,145 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,169 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,759 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,708 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 604 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 420 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 98 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 102 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 429 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 46 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 486 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,366.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.04 |
People born in Carthage (9)
People born in Carthage, including writer; daughter of Al and Tipper Gore Kristin Gore, politician Robert L. Caruthers, actor Brandon Maggart, .
List
- Glenn S. Anderson (Michigan politician) he was born in 08/02/1954
- James Comer (Kentucky politician) he was born in 19/08/1972
- William Brown Cooper (American painter) he was born in 01/01/1811
- John William Petty (American airman during WWII) he was born in 22/03/1918
- Daisy Oliver Aust (American suffragist) she was born in 01/01/1875
- Keith Habersberger (member of the Try Guys) he was born in 18/06/1987
Schools in Carthage
College & universities near Carthage, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220279 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville | Hartsville (TN) | 37074-2028 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Carthage, TN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVL | Nashville, TN | 705 5th Avenue South | BUS |
Post offices near Carthage
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Carthag Post Office | Carthage (TN) | 37030 |
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Other cities in Smith County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Smith County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| South Carthage | 1,406 | Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States |
| Gordonsville | 1,245 | Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Carthage distances to largest Tennessee cities
