Carthage, NY

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3,399
TOTAL POPULATION
1,564
MALE POPULATION
1,835
FEMALE POPULATION
85.23
MALES / 100 FEMALES
117.33
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,352
PER CAPITA INCOME
$68,419
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,519
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
44.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
55.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,525
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Carthage

The most populous races in Carthage are White / Caucasian (2,934 | 86.3%), Two or more Races (310 | 9.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (167 | 4.9%).
Race in Carthage
Race# Population% Population
Asian40.1%
Black / African American1203.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1674.9%
Native / Alaskan10.0%
White / Caucasian2,93486.3%
Two or more Races3109.1%
Some other Race300.9%
Total3,399100.0%

Ancestry in Carthage

The most populous ancestries reported in Carthage are Irish (688 | 20.2%), German (642 | 18.9%), Italian (558 | 16.4%), French (512 | 15.1%), and English (450 | 13.2%), together accounting for 83.8% of all Carthage residents.
Ancestry in Carthage
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2116.2%
American802.4%
Arab10.0%
British391.1%
Central American551.6%
Cherokee641.9%
Cuban280.8%
Czech551.6%
Dutch180.5%
Dutch West Indian200.6%
Eastern European331.0%
Ecuadorian60.2%
Egyptian10.0%
English45013.2%
European100.3%
French51215.1%
French Canadian391.1%
German64218.9%
Greek320.9%
Guyanese60.2%
Hungarian892.6%
Indian (Asian)40.1%
Iranian30.1%
Irish68820.2%
Italian55816.4%
Mexican40.1%
Nicaraguan190.6%
Norwegian170.5%
Panamanian341.0%
Polish852.5%
Puerto Rican742.2%
Salvadoran20.1%
Scotch-Irish70.2%
Scottish391.1%
South American60.2%
Subsaharan African2116.2%
Swedish411.2%
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Immigrants in Carthage

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Carthage came from Latin America (53 | 1.6%), Central America (42 | 1.2%), Panama (34 | 1.0%), Europe (29 | 0.9%), and Asia (28 | 0.8%), together accounting for 5.5% of all Carthage residents.
Immigrants in Carthage
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa10.0%
Asia280.8%
Canada130.4%
Caribbean50.2%
Central America421.2%
Egypt10.0%
El Salvador20.1%
England90.3%
Europe290.9%
Germany200.6%
Guyana60.2%
Iran30.1%
Jamaica50.2%
Latin America531.6%
Mexico60.2%
Northern Africa10.0%
Northern Europe90.3%
Panama341.0%
Philippines250.7%
South America60.2%
South Central Asia30.1%
South Eastern Asia250.7%
Western Europe200.6%
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Sex and Age in Carthage

Sex and Age in Carthage

The most populous age groups in Carthage are 25 to 29 Years (229 | 14.6%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (192 | 10.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Carthage
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years171 (10.9%)143 (7.8%)
5 to 9 Years102 (6.5%)81 (4.4%)
10 to 14 Years56 (3.6%)158 (8.6%)
15 to 19 Years77 (4.9%)103 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Years203 (13.0%)192 (10.5%)
25 to 29 Years229 (14.6%)125 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years222 (14.2%)96 (5.2%)
35 to 39 Years25 (1.6%)134 (7.3%)
40 to 44 Years18 (1.1%)128 (7.0%)
45 to 49 Years67 (4.3%)110 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years48 (3.1%)57 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years84 (5.4%)110 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years35 (2.2%)111 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years113 (7.2%)41 (2.2%)
70 to 74 Years29 (1.8%)150 (8.2%)
75 to 79 Years47 (3.0%)37 (2.0%)
80 to 84 Years19 (1.2%)42 (2.3%)
85 Years and over19 (1.2%)17 (0.9%)
Total1,564 (100.0%)1,835 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Carthage

Median Family Size in Carthage

The median family size in Carthage is 2.98 persons per family, with single male/father families (52 | 5.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.88 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (280 | 31.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.42 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Carthage
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple561 (62.8%)3.00
Single Male/Father52 (5.8%)5.88
Single Female/Mother280 (31.4%)2.42
Total Families893 (100.0%)2.98

Median Household Size in Carthage

The median household size in Carthage is 2.39 persons per household, with single male/father households (52 | 3.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 6.81 persons per household. non-family households (472 | 34.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Carthage
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple561 (41.1%)3.00
Single Male/Father52 (3.8%)6.81
Single Female/Mother280 (20.5%)2.42
Non-family472 (34.6%)1.16
Total Households1,365 (100.0%)2.39

Household Size by Marriage Status in Carthage

Out of a total of 1,365 households in Carthage, 893 (65.4%) are family households, while 472 (34.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 533, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 404.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Carthage
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-404 (29.6%)
2-Person Households533 (39.1%)61 (4.5%)
3-Person Households167 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households105 (7.7%)7 (0.5%)
5-Person Households73 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households15 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total893 (65.4%)472 (34.6%)

Female Fertility in Carthage

Fertility by Age in Carthage

Average fertility rate in Carthage is 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 135.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 81.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Carthage
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years12 (18.5%)29.0
35 to 50 years53 (81.5%)135.0
Total65 (100.0%)72.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Carthage

81.5% of women with births (65) in Carthage are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 50.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 11.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Carthage
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years6 (50.0%)6 (50.0%)
35 to 50 years47 (88.7%)6 (11.3%)
Total53 (81.5%)12 (18.5%)

Fertility by Education in Carthage

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Carthage
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma12 (18.5%)37.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree47 (72.3%)240.0
Graduate Degree6 (9.2%)200.0
Total65 (100.0%)72.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Carthage

18.5% of women with births in Carthage are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Carthage
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total53 (81.5%)12 (18.5%)

Income in Carthage

Income Overview in Carthage

Per Capita Income in Carthage is $29,352, while median incomes of families and households are $68,419 and $59,519 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,399$29,352
Median Family Income893$68,419
Mean Family Income893$74,744
Median Household Income1,365$59,519
Mean Household Income1,365$65,303
Income Deficit893$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,39944.29%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,39955.71¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,3990.37

Earnings by Sex in Carthage

Average Earnings in Carthage are $45,081, $52,978 for men and $29,514 for women, a difference of 44.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Carthage
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male897 (58.0%)$52,978
Female649 (42.0%)$29,514
Total1,546 (100.0%)$45,081

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Carthage

The most common earnings brackets in Carthage are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (150 | 16.7%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (92 | 14.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Carthage
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less16 (1.8%)19 (2.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)33 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49913 (1.5%)25 (3.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9997 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49925 (2.8%)53 (8.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)22 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4997 (0.8%)26 (4.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)85 (13.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9994 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999150 (16.7%)65 (10.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999120 (13.4%)41 (6.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)13 (2.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99928 (3.1%)16 (2.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99972 (8.0%)92 (14.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99934 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999144 (16.1%)18 (2.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999131 (14.6%)64 (9.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999138 (15.4%)15 (2.3%)
$100,000+8 (0.9%)62 (9.6%)
Total897 (100.0%)649 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Carthage

Average earnings in Carthage are $56,868 for men and $40,078 for women, a difference of 29.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $80,882, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,578. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,099, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $27,048.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Carthage
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,578$0
High School Diploma$55,042$27,048
College or Associate's Degree$56,920$39,231
Bachelor's Degree$80,882$71,099
Graduate Degree--
Total$56,868$40,078

Family Income in Carthage

Family Income Brackets in Carthage

According to the Carthage family income data, there are 191 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Carthage
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000819.1%
$10,000 to $14,999283.1%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,999657.3%
$35,000 to $49,99913715.3%
$50,000 to $74,99919121.4%
$75,000 to $99,99919021.3%
$100,000 to $149,99914616.3%
$150,000 to $199,999444.9%
$200,000+111.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Carthage

3-person families (183 | 20.5%) account for the highest median family income in Carthage with $117,768 per family, while 3-person families (183 | 20.5%) have the highest median income of $39,256 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Carthage
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families533 (59.7%)$61,517
3-Person Families183 (20.5%)$117,768
4-Person Families89 (10.0%)$0
5-Person Families73 (8.2%)$0
6-Person Families15 (1.7%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total893 (100.0%)$68,419

Family Income by Number of Earners in Carthage

Family Income by Number of Earners in Carthage
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners204 (22.8%)$0
1 Earner377 (42.2%)$66,484
2 Earners264 (29.6%)$73,333
3+ Earners48 (5.4%)$190,278
Total893 (100.0%)$68,419

Household Income in Carthage

Household Income Brackets in Carthage

With 298 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Carthage, accounting for 21.8% of all households. In contrast, only 11 households (0.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Carthage
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000815.9%
$10,000 to $14,999977.1%
$15,000 to $24,999453.3%
$25,000 to $34,99914710.8%
$35,000 to $49,99926819.6%
$50,000 to $74,99929821.8%
$75,000 to $99,99920314.9%
$100,000 to $149,99914610.7%
$150,000 to $199,999685.0%
$200,000+110.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Carthage

The median household income in Carthage is $59,519, with the highest median household income of $67,231 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 588 households (43.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $45,208, with 311 households (22.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Carthage
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years92 (6.7%)$55,000
25 to 44 Years588 (43.1%)$67,231
45 to 64 Years374 (27.4%)$61,649
65+ Years311 (22.8%)$45,208
Total1,365 (100.0%)$59,519

Poverty in Carthage

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Carthage

With 10.9% poverty level for males and 25.3% for females among the residents of Carthage, 16 and 17 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 19 males (100.0%) and 28 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Carthage
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (10.5%)78 (54.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years25 (23.4%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years20 (60.6%)84 (58.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years19 (100.0%)45 (76.3%)
18 to 24 Years30 (12.3%)35 (16.8%)
25 to 34 Years21 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)58 (22.1%)
45 to 54 Years15 (13.2%)85 (50.9%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)34 (15.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (3.4%)
75 Years and over15 (30.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total163 (10.9%)453 (25.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Carthage

According to the poverty statistics in Carthage, males aged 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Carthage
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years153 (89.5%)65 (45.5%)
5 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years82 (76.6%)96 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years13 (39.4%)59 (41.3%)
15 Years17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)14 (23.7%)
18 to 24 Years214 (87.7%)173 (83.2%)
25 to 34 Years430 (95.3%)221 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years42 (100.0%)204 (77.9%)
45 to 54 Years99 (86.8%)82 (49.1%)
55 to 64 Years111 (100.0%)187 (84.6%)
65 to 74 Years126 (100.0%)173 (96.7%)
75 Years and over35 (70.0%)65 (100.0%)
Total1,338 (89.1%)1,339 (74.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Carthage

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Carthage
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children365 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children123 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total561 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Carthage

According to the poverty data in Carthage, 28.8% or 15 single-father households and 33.6% or 94 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Carthage
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)13 (18.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)62 (32.5%)
3 or 4 Children15 (100.0%)19 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (28.8%)94 (33.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Carthage

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Carthage
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)13 (18.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)62 (27.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)109 (32.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Carthage

Employment by Class of Employer in Carthage

Among the 1,436 employed individuals in Carthage, private company employees (727 | 50.6%), federal government employees (487 | 33.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (66 | 4.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Carthage
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees72750.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)231.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)332.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations664.6%
Local Government Employees342.4%
State Government Employees664.6%
Federal Government Employees48733.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,436100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Carthage

According to the labor force statistics for Carthage, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,643), 57.7% or 1,525 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 82 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 95.3% or 303 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.7% or 19 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Carthage
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years74 (54.8%)19 (25.7%)
20 to 24 Years286 (72.4%)6 (2.1%)
25 to 29 Years298 (84.2%)50 (16.7%)
30 to 34 Years303 (95.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years182 (59.7%)8 (4.6%)
45 to 54 Years165 (58.5%)13 (7.9%)
55 to 59 Years106 (54.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years66 (45.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years45 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,525 (57.7%)82 (5.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Carthage

According to labor force statistics for Carthage, 70.0% of individuals (1,119) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,599) are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 54 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 74.2% or 346 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.5% or 44 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Carthage
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School74 (51.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma462 (72.9%)60 (9.5%)
College / Associate Degree238 (66.9%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher346 (74.2%)16 (3.5%)
Total1,119 (70.0%)77 (4.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Carthage

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Carthage are Business & Financial (114 | 10.3%), Community & Social Service (52 | 4.7%), Management (51 | 4.6%), Education Instruction & Library (48 | 4.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (39 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Carthage

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Carthage, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (67.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Carthage
OccupationMaleFemale
Management12 (23.5%)39 (76.5%)
Business & Financial38 (33.3%)76 (66.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science19 (67.9%)9 (32.1%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 29 (55.8%)23 (44.2%)
Education, Arts & Media4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library25 (52.1%)23 (47.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Total (Category)98 (34.5%)186 (65.5%)
Total (Overall)542 (49.0%)565 (51.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Carthage are Cleaning & Maintenance (116 | 10.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (92 | 8.3%), Security & Protection (63 | 5.7%), Personal Care & Service (59 | 5.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (41 | 3.7%).
Services Occupations in Carthage

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Carthage, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (65.8%), and Security & Protection (42.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Carthage
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection36 (57.1%)27 (42.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention14 (34.2%)27 (65.8%)
Law Enforcement22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving55 (59.8%)37 (40.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
Total (Category)207 (62.7%)123 (37.3%)
Total (Overall)542 (49.0%)565 (51.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Carthage are Sales & Related (113 | 10.2%), and Office & Administration (80 | 7.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Carthage

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Carthage
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5 (4.4%)108 (95.6%)
Office & Administration7 (8.7%)73 (91.2%)
Total (Category)12 (6.2%)181 (93.8%)
Total (Overall)542 (49.0%)565 (51.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Carthage are Construction & Extraction (31 | 2.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (14 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Carthage

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Carthage
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)542 (49.0%)565 (51.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Carthage are Material Moving (132 | 11.9%), Production (62 | 5.6%), and Transportation (61 | 5.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Carthage

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Carthage
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
Transportation61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving119 (90.1%)13 (9.9%)
Total (Category)180 (70.6%)75 (29.4%)
Total (Overall)542 (49.0%)565 (51.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Carthage

Employment Industries in Carthage

The major employment industries in Carthage include Manufacturing (192 | 17.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (141 | 12.7%), Retail Trade (140 | 12.7%), Administrative & Support (131 | 11.8%), and Professional & Scientific (91 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Carthage

Employment Industries by Sex in Carthage

The Carthage industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (71.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (82.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Carthage
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing130 (67.7%)62 (32.3%)
Wholesale Trade18 (52.9%)16 (47.1%)
Retail Trade56 (40.0%)84 (60.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance7 (53.8%)6 (46.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific26 (28.6%)65 (71.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support93 (71.0%)38 (29.0%)
Educational Services25 (37.3%)42 (62.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance25 (17.7%)116 (82.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation14 (51.8%)13 (48.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services48 (62.3%)29 (37.7%)
Public Administration30 (34.1%)58 (65.9%)
Total542 (49.0%)565 (51.0%)

Education in Carthage

School Enrollment in Carthage

The most common levels of schooling among the 723 students in Carthage are college / undergraduate (282 | 39.0%), elementary school (174 | 24.1%), and high school (141 | 19.5%).
School Enrollment in Carthage
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool182.5%
Kindergarten141.9%
Elementary School17424.1%
Middle School9413.0%
High School14119.5%
College / Undergraduate28239.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total723100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Carthage

Out of a total of 723 students who are enrolled in schools in Carthage, 49 (6.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 674 (93.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 19 (11.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 32 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Carthage
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old144 (94.1%)9 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds156 (92.3%)13 (7.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds150 (88.8%)19 (11.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds89 (91.7%)8 (8.3%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total674 (93.2%)49 (6.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Carthage

Education (228 | 41.1%), social sciences (106 | 19.1%), psychology (82 | 14.8%), business (50 | 9.0%), and engineering (19 | 3.4%) are the most common fields of study among 555 individuals in Carthage who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Carthage
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural122.2%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology8214.8%
Social Sciences10619.1%
Engineering193.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology173.1%
Business509.0%
Education22841.1%
Literature & Languages162.9%
Liberal Arts & History173.1%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities81.4%
Total555100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Carthage

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Carthage

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Carthage are males with 2 vehicles (442, accounting for 49.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (257, making up 82.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Carthage
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle39 (4.4%)12 (2.2%)
1 Vehicle199 (22.3%)169 (31.7%)
2 Vehicles442 (49.5%)257 (48.2%)
3 Vehicles201 (22.5%)82 (15.4%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles12 (1.3%)13 (2.4%)
Total893 (100.0%)533 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Carthage

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Carthage are 30 to 34 minutes (249 commuters, 17.6%), 20 to 24 minutes (238 commuters, 16.8%), and 25 to 29 minutes (207 commuters, 14.6%).
Commute Time in Carthage
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes986.9%
5 to 9 Minutes1218.6%
10 to 14 Minutes805.7%
15 to 19 Minutes1339.4%
20 to 24 Minutes23816.8%
25 to 29 Minutes20714.6%
30 to 34 Minutes24917.6%
35 to 39 Minutes966.8%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes1117.9%
60 to 89 Minutes392.8%
90 or more Minutes423.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Carthage

The most common commute times in Carthage are 30 to 34 minutes (190 commuters, 21.6%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (121 commuters, 22.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Carthage
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes58 (6.6%)40 (7.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes48 (5.4%)73 (13.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes44 (5.0%)36 (6.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes74 (8.4%)59 (11.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes117 (13.3%)121 (22.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes125 (14.2%)82 (15.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes190 (21.6%)59 (11.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes72 (8.2%)24 (4.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes111 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)39 (7.3%)
90 or more Minutes42 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Carthage

The most frequent times of departure to work in Carthage are 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (160, 18.2%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (127, 23.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Carthage
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM137 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM117 (13.3%)58 (10.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM73 (8.3%)8 (1.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM68 (7.7%)127 (23.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)43 (8.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM70 (8.0%)19 (3.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM58 (6.6%)69 (13.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM160 (18.2%)95 (17.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)30 (5.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)20 (3.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM111 (12.6%)37 (6.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM87 (9.9%)27 (5.1%)
Total881 (100.0%)533 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Carthage

Occupancy by Ownership in Carthage

Of the total 1,365 dwellings in Carthage, owner-occupied units account for 690 (50.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 675 (49.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Carthage
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units69050.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units67549.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,365100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Carthage

Occupancy by Household Size in Carthage
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household40429.6%
2-Person Household59443.5%
3-Person Household16712.2%
4+ Person Household20014.6%
Total Housing Units1,365100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Carthage

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Carthage
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household180 (44.6%)224 (55.4%)
2-Person Household282 (47.5%)312 (52.5%)
3-Person Household133 (79.6%)34 (20.4%)
4+ Person Household95 (47.5%)105 (52.5%)
Total Housing Units690 (50.5%)675 (49.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Carthage

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Carthage
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School106 (56.1%)83 (43.9%)
High School Diploma167 (33.9%)325 (66.1%)
College/Associate Degree191 (59.1%)132 (40.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher226 (62.6%)135 (37.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Carthage

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Carthage
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years48335.4%
35 to 44 Years19714.4%
45 to 54 Years16011.7%
55 to 64 Years21415.7%
65 to 74 Years22116.2%
75 to 84 Years906.6%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total1,365100.0%

Housing Finances in Carthage

Median Income by Occupancy in Carthage

Median Income by Occupancy in Carthage
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied690 (50.5%)$73,676
Renter-Occupied675 (49.4%)$45,561
Average1,365 (100.0%)$59,519

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Carthage

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Carthage
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)19 (2.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99917 (2.5%)45 (6.7%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)97 (14.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99912 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99917 (2.5%)16 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99961 (8.8%)86 (12.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999133 (19.3%)135 (20.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999123 (17.8%)175 (25.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999158 (22.9%)46 (6.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99990 (13.0%)56 (8.3%)
$150,000 or more79 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total690 (100.0%)675 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Carthage

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Carthage
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30029 (4.2%)99 (14.7%)
$300 to $49995 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799188 (27.3%)120 (17.8%)
$800 to $99945 (6.5%)130 (19.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499194 (28.1%)291 (43.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999106 (15.4%)35 (5.2%)
$2,000 to $2,49933 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total690 (100.0%)675 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Carthage

Housing Structures in Carthage

Housing Structures in Carthage
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached69751.1%
Single Unit, Attached654.8%
2 Unit Apartments13810.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments19214.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments604.4%
10 or more Apartments17112.5%
Mobile Home / Other423.1%
Total1,365100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Carthage

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Carthage
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached519 (74.5%)178 (25.5%)
Single Unit, Attached32 (49.2%)33 (50.8%)
2 Unit Apartments97 (70.3%)41 (29.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)192 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)171 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total690 (50.5%)675 (49.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Carthage

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Carthage
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms64 (9.3%)83 (12.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms142 (20.6%)418 (61.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms288 (41.7%)120 (17.8%)
8 or more Rooms196 (28.4%)54 (8.0%)
Total690 (100.0%)675 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Carthage

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Carthage
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas627 (90.9%)362 (53.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity17 (2.5%)300 (44.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene39 (5.7%)13 (1.9%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels7 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total690 (100.0%)675 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Carthage

Household Vehicle Usage in Carthage
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle30 (4.3%)113 (16.7%)
1 Vehicle300 (43.5%)330 (48.9%)
2 Vehicles247 (35.8%)216 (32.0%)
3 or more Vehicles113 (16.4%)16 (2.4%)
Total690 (100.0%)675 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Carthage

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Carthage

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units294396
Median Property Value$108,300$145,400
Median Household Income$47,241$64
Monthly Housing Costs$538$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,744$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Carthage

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Carthage
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00052 (17.7%)27 (6.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99945 (15.3%)84 (21.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999197 (67.0%)269 (67.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)16 (4.0%)
Total294 (100.0%)396 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Carthage

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Carthage
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00017 (5.8%)17 (4.3%)
$10,000 to $24,99929 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99949 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999122 (41.5%)12 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99962 (21.1%)11 (2.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)61 (15.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)158 (39.9%)
$150,000 or more15 (5.1%)90 (22.7%)
Total294 (100.0%)396 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Carthage

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Carthage
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x121 (41.2%)93,070 (23,502.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x78 (26.5%)295 (74.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x49 (16.7%)34 (8.6%)
4.0x or more46 (15.7%)40 (10.1%)
Total294 (100.0%)396 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Carthage

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Carthage
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80012 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49940 (13.6%)67 (16.9%)
$800 to $1,499227 (77.2%)17 (4.3%)
Total294 (100.0%)396 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Carthage

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carthage

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carthage
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years330 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years484 (89.1%)59 (10.9%)
19 to 25 Years268 (68.4%)124 (31.6%)
26 to 34 Years305 (88.7%)39 (11.3%)
35 to 44 Years238 (80.4%)58 (19.6%)
45 to 54 Years211 (75.1%)70 (24.9%)
55 to 64 Years234 (70.5%)98 (29.5%)
65 to 74 Years305 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,490 (84.8%)448 (15.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Carthage

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Carthage
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born330 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen484 (89.1%)59 (10.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen268 (68.4%)124 (31.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Carthage

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Carthage
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000397 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999761 (87.3%)111 (12.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999289 (69.8%)125 (30.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999462 (97.1%)14 (2.9%)
$100,000 and over554 (74.5%)190 (25.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carthage

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carthage
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 696 (29.1%)234 (70.9%)
6 to 18 Years236 (43.5%)319 (58.8%)
19 to 25 Years103 (26.3%)191 (48.7%)
25 to 34 Years61 (17.7%)250 (72.7%)
35 to 44 Years67 (22.6%)202 (68.2%)
45 to 54 Years169 (60.1%)66 (23.5%)
55 to 64 Years89 (26.8%)145 (43.7%)
65 to 74 Years305 (100.0%)209 (68.5%)
75 Years and over115 (100.0%)88 (76.5%)
Total1,241 (42.2%)1,704 (58.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Carthage

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Carthage
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years30 (15.6%)56 (17.2%)
18 to 34 Years5 (1.4%)48 (11.2%)
35 to 64 Years96 (37.1%)153 (23.5%)
65 to 74 Years55 (43.6%)76 (42.5%)
75 Years and over39 (78.0%)30 (46.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Carthage

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Carthage: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years67 (25.9%)47 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years18 (14.3%)6 (3.4%)
75 Years and over15 (30.0%)13 (20.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Carthage: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years51 (19.7%)17 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years29 (23.0%)6 (3.4%)
75 Years and over15 (30.0%)17 (26.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Carthage: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years30 (15.6%)56 (17.2%)
18 to 34 Years5 (1.4%)19 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years66 (25.5%)96 (14.8%)
65 to 74 Years8 (6.4%)19 (10.6%)
75 Years and over13 (26.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Carthage: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)17 (5.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)6 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years81 (31.3%)67 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years29 (23.0%)76 (42.5%)
75 Years and over39 (78.0%)17 (26.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Carthage: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)13 (3.0%)
35 to 64 Years65 (25.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Carthage

Computing Device Access in Carthage

Computing Device Access in Carthage
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,08179.2%
Smartphone1,22389.6%
Tablet88364.7%
No Computing Device715.2%
Total1,365100.0%

Internet Access in Carthage

Internet Access in Carthage
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,14483.8%
Cellular Data Only967.0%
Satellite Internet221.6%
No Internet1108.1%
Total1,365100.0%

Carthage Summary

Carthage is a town located in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 6,945 at the 2010 census. The town is named after the ancient city of Carthage in Tunisia.

History

The area that is now Carthage was first settled around 1802. The town of Carthage was formed in 1804 from the town of Champion. The town was named after the ancient city of Carthage in Tunisia.
In 1812, the town was divided into two parts, the north part being called Wilna and the south part being called Carthage. In 1817, Wilna was renamed to Wilna and the two parts were reunited as the town of Carthage.
In 1825, the town was divided again, this time into the towns of Wilna and Le Ray. In 1845, the town of Le Ray was renamed to the town of Le Ray.
In 1851, the town of Wilna was renamed to the town of Wilna and the two parts were reunited as the town of Carthage.

Geography

Carthage is located in the northwest corner of Jefferson County, bordered by the towns of Wilna to the north, Le Ray to the east, and Champion to the south. The Black River forms the western border of the town.
The town is located in the Tug Hill Plateau region of New York. The highest point in the town is an unnamed hill in the northwest corner of the town, with an elevation of 1,890 feet (576 m).

Economy

The economy of Carthage is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several dairy farms, as well as several apple orchards. The town is also home to several wineries, including the award-winning Thousand Islands Winery.
The town is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Thousand Islands Winery, the Carthage Historical Museum, and the Carthage Historical Society.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 6,945 people, 2,845 households, and 1,919 families residing in the town. The population density was 57.2 people per square mile (22.1/km2). There were 3,093 housing units at an average density of 25.2 per square mile (9.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 2,845 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,938. Males had a median income of $35,938 versus $25,917 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,945. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Carthage?
Total Population of Carthage is 3,399.
What is the Total Male Population of Carthage?
Total Male Population of Carthage is 1,564.
What is the Total Female Population of Carthage?
Total Female Population of Carthage is 1,835.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Carthage?
There are 85.23 Males per 100 Females in Carthage.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Carthage?
There are 117.33 Females per 100 Males in Carthage.
What is the Median Population Age in Carthage?
Median Population Age in Carthage is 31.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Carthage
Average Family Size in Carthage is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Carthage
Average Household Size in Carthage is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Carthage?
Per Capita income in Carthage is $29,352.
What is the Median Family Income in Carthage?
Median Family Income in Carthage is $68,419.
What is the Median Household income in Carthage?
Median Household Income in Carthage is $59,519.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Carthage?
Income or Wage Gap in Carthage is 44.3%.
Women in Carthage earn 55.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Carthage?
Inequality or Gini Index in Carthage is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Carthage?
There are 1,525 People in the Labor Forcein in Carthage.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Carthage?
57.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Carthage.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Carthage?
Unemployment Rate in Carthage is 5.4%.