Carthage, Missouri

Carthage: city in Missouri

About

Carthage is a city located in the county of Jasper in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,378. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,732 inhabitants.

The city was created 184 years ago in 1841.

Quick Facts about Carthage

Population 14,732 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Missouri (United States)
County Jasper County
Different from Carthage
Postal code 64836
Phone Area Codes 417
Water as percent of area 0.32%
Land as percent of area 99.68%
Latitude & Longitude 37.1765,-94.3102
Altitude 1,004 feet / 306 meters
Capital city Carthage is capital of Jasper County
Establishment January 01, 1842 (184 years ago)
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 10:36:28 (23rd April 2026)
Population growth 2.4% (2010-2020)
Weather 77℉ Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather

Geography

Carthage is located at 37°10'35"N 94°18'37"W (37.1764500, -94.3102200).

Carthage map

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Weather

77°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15 to 23 mph S Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Carthage

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Demographics

The population of Carthage increased by 2.4% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 14,378 - census
2011 14,490 0.77% estimation process
2012 14,528 0.26% estimation process
2013 14,622 0.64% estimation process
2014 14,648 0.18% estimation process
2015 14,660 0.08% estimation process
2016 14,663 0.02% estimation process
2017 14,721 0.39% estimation process
2018 14,764 0.29% estimation process
2019 14,746 -0.12% estimation process
2020 14,732 -0.1% estimation process
Carthage zip code is 64836. County name: Jasper, County fips: 29097
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Services and Civic Places in Carthage

1Carthage City Hall

Rating: 5 (3)

326 Grant St, Carthage, MO 64836 View details

Phone: +14172377000 | Website available

2Carthage City Hall

Rating: 5 (1)

326 Grant St, Carthage, MO 64836 View details

Phone: +14172377000 | Website available

3Usda Service Center

Rating: 5 (1)

416 E Airport Dr, Carthage, MO 64836, United States View details

Phone: +14173588198 | Website available

4USDA Rural Development

101 W Airport Dr, Carthage, MO 64836, United States View details

Phone: +14173588196 | Website available

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Carthage, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
481049 Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center Carthage (MO) 64836-1332

Closest post offices linked to Carthage.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Carthag Post Office Carthage (MO) 64836

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Other cities in Jasper County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jasper County , MO. (more)

City Name Population Title
Joplin 50,956 The most populous city in Jasper County, Missouri.
Webb City 12,134 City in Missouri
Carl Junction 8,430 City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States
Oronogo 2,666 City in Jasper County, Missoury
Carterville 1,965 City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States of America
Duquesne 1,689 City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States of America
Sarcoxie 1,549 City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States
Duenweg 1,371 City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States
Jasper 966 City in Missouri, United States
Airport Drive 862 City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States of America
Alba 537 City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States
Purcell 424 City in Missouri
Carytown 283 Village in the United States
Fidelity 268 Village in the United States
Asbury 215 City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States
Neck City 195 City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Carthage distances to largest Missouri cities