Carthage, Indiana
Carthage: town in Indiana, United States
About
Carthage is a town located in the county of Rush in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 927 and a population density of 615 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 890 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Carthage
| Population | 890 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Rush County |
| Postal code | 46115 |
| Area | 1.51 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7384,-85.5719 |
| Altitude | 876 feet / 267 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time | 19:50:04 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 591 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.16% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Carthage is located at 39°44'18"N 85°34'19"W (39.7383800, -85.5719200).
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Weather
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Carthage decreased by 4.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 927 | - | census |
| 2011 | 925 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 917 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 911 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 901 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 894 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 890 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 891 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 890 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 889 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 890 | 0.11% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 15,314 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 15,895 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 15,419 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,895 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.7% |
| White only, percent : | 88.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 12.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 80.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 806 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.0% |
Carthage zip code is 46115.
County name: Rush, County
fips: 18139
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $135,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,296 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $513 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,043 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,607 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.71 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 45,441 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 53,680 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 691,917 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 351,413 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,142 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $60,012 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,093 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,122 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 495 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 482 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 206 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 857 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 79 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 984 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,194.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.24 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $159,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,471 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $580 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $844 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,225 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.36 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 39,435 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 42,782 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 608,336 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $47,897 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $64,501 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $34,385 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 812 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 345 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 392 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 166 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 585 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 47 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 700 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,015.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.39 |
Services and Civic Places in Carthage
1Carthage Town Hall
6 W 1st St, Carthage, IN 46115 View details
Phone: +17655656580
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Carthage, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457572 | Summit Salon Academy | Anderson (IN) | 46013 |
| 457226 | Horizon University | Indianapolis (IN) | 46236-2622 |
| 150066 | Anderson University | Anderson (IN) | 46012-3495 |
| 151467 | International Business College-Indianapolis | Indianapolis (IN) | 46256-3954 |
| 414869 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis | Indianapolis (IN) | 46256 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Carthage, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COI | Connersville station | 1012 Eastern Avenue | RAIL |
| IND | Indianapolis Union Station | 350 South Illinois Street | RAIL |
| CIN | Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal | 1301 Western Ave. | RAIL |
| CIG | Cincinnati, OH | 1005 Gilbert Avenue | BUS |
| CRF | Crawfordsville | Spring and Green Streets | RAIL |
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Other cities in Rush County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rush County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rushville | 6,058 | City in Indiana, United States |
| Henry | 2,920 | City in United States of America |
| Richland | 1,796 | Unincorporated community in Rush County, Indiana |
| Orange | 695 | Unincorporated community in Fayette County, Indiana |
| Fairview | 312 | Township in Fayette County, Indiana |
| Milroy | 272 | Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America |
| Glenwood | 236 | Town in Indiana, United States |