Carthage, MS

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    2024 Population
    4,866
    US Senator
    Roger Wicker
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Cindy Hyde-Smith
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    35.6
    0.559% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    29.7%
    2.85% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $42,254
    10.7% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $154,800
    5.45% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,633
    7.32% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Carthage, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    92.1% of the residents in Carthage, MS are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Carthage, MS was $154,800, and the homeownership rate was 65.4%.

    Most people in Carthage, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Carthage, MS was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesMississippiLeake County, MSEast Central Region--Jasper, Leake, Kemper, Neshoba, Scott & Smith Counties PUMA, MS

    Population & Diversity

    Carthage, MS is home to a population of 4.87k people, from which 92.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.92% of Carthage, MS residents were born outside of the country (434 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.37 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.17k people) in Carthage, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.58k White (Non-Hispanic) and 913 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    92.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    92.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 92.1% of Carthage, MS residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Carthage, MS was 92.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Carthage, MS
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      2.17k ± 267
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.58k ± 266
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      913 ± 329
    22%
    Hispanic Population
    1.07k people

    In 2024, there were 1.37 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.17k people) in Carthage, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.58k White (Non-Hispanic) and 913 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    22% of the people in Carthage, MS are hispanic (1.07k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Carthage, MS as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      15,967 ± 3,094 people
    2. Honduras
      6,221 ± 1,934 people
    3. Guatemala
      4,623 ± 1,668 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 15,967 Mississippi residents, followed by Honduras with 6,221 and Guatemala with 4,623.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    8.92%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    434 people
    7.84%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    381 people

    As of 2024, 8.92% of Carthage, MS residents (434 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Carthage, MS was 7.84%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

    The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Carthage, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      116 ± 93
    2. World War II
      84 ± 93
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      75 ± 59

    Carthage, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Carthage, MS.

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    Health

    73.9% of the population of Carthage, MS has health coverage, with 24.9% on employee plans, 15.5% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 16.4% on non-group plans, and 1.94% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1,875 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,875 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1939 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 436 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.7% were men and 57.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.2% under 18 years, 16.6% between 18 and 34 years, 30.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.7% were men and 57.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    26.1%
    Uninsured
    24.9%
    Employer Coverage
    15.5%
    Medicaid
    15.2%
    Medicare
    16.4%
    Non-Group
    1.94%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Carthage, MS grew by 19.5% from 21.8% to 26.1%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Carthage, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Carthage, MS employs 1.63k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Carthage, MS were Health Care & Social Assistance (220 people), Finance & Insurance (212 people), and Manufacturing (211 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,615), Finance & Insurance ($88,615), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($87,222).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.63k
    2024 Value
    ± 348
    −7.32%
    1 Year decline
    ± 31.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Carthage, MS declined at a rate of −7.32%, from 1.76k employees to 1.63k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Carthage, MS, are Production Occupations (233 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (194 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (184 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Carthage, MS.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.63k
    2024 Value
    ± 348
    −7.32%
    1 Year decline
    ± 31.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Carthage, MS declined at a rate of −7.32%, from 1.76k employees to 1.63k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Carthage, MS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (220 people), Finance & Insurance (212 people), and Manufacturing (211 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Carthage, MS, though some of these residents may live in Carthage, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $46,653
    Median earning men ± $9,085
    $33,186
    Median earning women ± $13,316

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($87,222), Other Services Except Public Administration ($62,941), and Construction ($48,460).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,527), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($27,269), and Manufacturing ($26,071).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    1.38%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.17M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 1.38% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.5%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

    Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (60.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.439%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Mississippi

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    Roger Wicker
    Senator from Mississippi1
    Assumed office on December 31, 2007
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.
    Cindy Hyde-Smith
    Senator from Mississippi2
    Assumed office on April 9, 2018
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

    Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Carthage, MS was $154,800 in 2024, which is 0.465 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $146,800 to $154,800, a 5.45% increase. The homeownership rate in Carthage, MS is 65.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Carthage, MS have an average commute time of 29.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Carthage, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $154,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$21,863
    $953
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$234

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Carthage, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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    Rent vs Own

    65.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 65.4% of the housing units in Carthage, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.8%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Carthage, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $42,254
    Median Household Income
    ± $14,824
    1.46k
    Number of Households
    ± 294

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.46k households in Carthage, MS declined from $42,254 from the previous year's value of $47,304.

    The following chart displays the households in Carthage, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Carthage, MS is from Mississippi.
    0.447
    2024 Wage GINI in Mississippi
    0.45
    2023 Wage GINI in Mississippi

    In 2024, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.74% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (62.4%)
    2. Worked At Home (23.1%)
    3. Carpooled (8.22%)

    In 2024, 62.4% of workers in Carthage, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (23.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.22%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    29.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Carthage, MS have a longer commute time (29.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.47% of the workforce in Carthage, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Carthage, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Carthage, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Carthage, MS have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    29.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carthage, MS (1.33k out of 4.49k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Carthage, MS is Black, followed by Other and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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