South Carthage, Tennessee
South Carthage: Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States
About
South Carthage is a town located in the county of Smith in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,322 and a population density of 189 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,406 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about South Carthage
| Population : | 1,406 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Smith County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 615 |
| Area : | 7.01 km2 |
| Altitude : | 509 feet / 155 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:31:54 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 201 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
South Carthage is located at 36°14'31"N 85°57'7"W (36.2420000, -85.9519300).
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Demographics
The population of South Carthage increased by 5.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,322 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,311 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,306 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,309 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,314 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,317 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,331 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,350 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,372 | 1.6% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,398 | 1.86% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,406 | 0.57% | estimation process |
Schools in South Carthage
College & universities near South Carthage, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220279 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville | Hartsville (TN) | 37074-2028 |
| 219949 | Cumberland University | Lebanon (TN) | 37087 |
| 382780 | Genesis Career College-Lebanon | Lebanon (TN) | 37087 |
| 221847 | Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville (TN) | 38505-0001 |
| 376631 | Mr Wayne's School of Unisex Hair Design | Cookeville (TN) | 38501 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near South Carthage, TN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVL | Nashville, TN | 705 5th Avenue South | BUS |
Post offices near South Carthage
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Carthag Post Office | Carthage (TN) | 37030 |
| Elmwood Post Office | Elmwood (TN) | 38560 |
| Gordonsvill Post Office | Gordonsville (TN) | 38563 |
| Hickman Post Office | Hickman (TN) | 38567 |
| Riddleton Post Office | Riddleton (TN) | 37151 |
Other cities in Smith County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Smith County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carthage | 2,331 | Town in Tennessee, USA |
| Gordonsville | 1,245 | Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
South Carthage distances to largest Tennessee cities
