Carthage, TX

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    2024 Population
    6,601
    US Senator
    John Cornyn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Cruz
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.9
    1.27% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11%
    8.74% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $51,250
    14.6% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $164,200
    7.25% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,790
    6.78% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Carthage, TX 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.

    93% of the residents in Carthage, TX are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Carthage, TX are Panola College (1,244 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Carthage, TX was $164,200, and the homeownership rate was 64.4%.

    Most people in Carthage, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Carthage, TX was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesTexasPanola County, TXEast Texas COG (Southeast)--Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX

    Population & Diversity

    Carthage, TX is home to a population of 6.6k people, from which 93% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.23% of Carthage, TX residents were born outside of the country (543 people).

    In 2024, there were 4.59 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.24k people) in Carthage, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 923 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 834 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    93%
    2024 Citizenship
    92.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 93% of Carthage, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Carthage, TX was 92.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Carthage, TX
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.24k ± 394
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      923 ± 397
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      834 ± 199
    16.3%
    Hispanic Population
    1.08k people

    In 2024, there were 4.59 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.24k people) in Carthage, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 923 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 834 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    16.3% of the people in Carthage, TX are hispanic (1.08k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,408,340 ± 36,549 people
    2. India
      354,317 ± 14,528 people
    3. El Salvador
      223,512 ± 11,564 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,408,340 Texas residents, followed by India with 354,317 and El Salvador with 223,512.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    8.23%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    543 people
    8.88%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    583 people

    As of 2024, 8.23% of Carthage, TX residents (543 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, TX was 8.88%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      114 ± 99
    2. Vietnam
      30 ± 42
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      11 ± 26

    Carthage, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.8 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    78.1% of the population of Carthage, TX has health coverage, with 35.3% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 17.1% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 0.657% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Texas see 1,657 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 590 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    21.9%
    Uninsured
    35.3%
    Employer Coverage
    15%
    Medicaid
    17.1%
    Medicare
    10%
    Non-Group
    0.657%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Carthage, TX grew by 12.2% from 19.5% to 21.9%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Carthage, TX 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, TX employs 2.79k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Carthage, TX were Retail Trade (487 people), Manufacturing (372 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (329 people), and the highest paying industries were Construction ($83,919), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($62,383), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,686).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.79k
    2024 Value
    ± 475
    −6.78%
    1 Year decline
    ± 24.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Carthage, TX declined at a rate of −6.78%, from 2.99k employees to 2.79k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Carthage, TX, are Sales & Related Occupations (283 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (279 people), and Material Moving Occupations (255 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Carthage, TX.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.79k
    2024 Value
    ± 475
    −6.78%
    1 Year decline
    ± 24.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Carthage, TX declined at a rate of −6.78%, from 2.99k employees to 2.79k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Carthage, TX, are Retail Trade (487 people), Manufacturing (372 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (329 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Carthage, TX, though some of these residents may live in Carthage, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $56,274
    Median earning men ± $9,805
    $36,071
    Median earning women ± $24,302

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($83,919), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,799), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,042).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,848), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,143), and Manufacturing ($47,581).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    4.59%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% 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 9.63%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Texas is currently represented by 38 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 (56.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.726%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

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

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Texas

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    John Cornyn
    Senator from Texas2
    Assumed office on December 2, 2002
    Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
    Ted Cruz
    Senator from Texas1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

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

    The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Carthage, TX awarded 1,244 degrees. The student population of Carthage, TX in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 893 male students and 1,798 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Carthage, TX are White (738 and 60.6%), Hispanic or Latino (279 and 22.9%), Black or African American (165 and 13.5%), and Two or More Races (30 and 2.46%).

    The largest universities in Carthage, TX by number of degrees awarded are Panola College (1,244 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Carthage, TX are Liberal Arts & Sciences (231 and 18.6%), General Studies (231 and 18.6%), and Welding Technology (119 and 9.57%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 2,691 students enrolled in Carthage, TX, 33.2% men and 66.8% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,451 records, of which 63.4% were women and 36.6% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Welding Technology
      114 degrees awarded
    2. General Office Occupations & Clerical Services
      75 degrees awarded
    3. Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
      60 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Carthage, TX was Welding Technology with 114 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Carthage, TX according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Panola College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1,244 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Panola College with 1,244 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 557 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Carthage, TX, which is 0.811 times less than the 687 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 738 degrees mean that there were 2.65 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 279 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($792) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($3,288) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Carthage, TX was $164,200 in 2024, which is 0.494 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $153,100 to $164,200, a 7.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Carthage, TX is 64.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Carthage, TX have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Carthage, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $164,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$13,936
    $1,642
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$349

    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, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Carthage, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    64.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    48.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 64.4% of the housing units in Carthage, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.4%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Carthage, TX 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.
    $51,250
    Median Household Income
    ± $10,940
    2.55k
    Number of Households
    ± 454

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.55k households in Carthage, TX grew to $51,250 from the previous year's value of $44,738.

    The following chart displays the households in Carthage, TX 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, TX is from Texas.
    0.475
    2024 Wage GINI in Texas
    0.475
    2023 Wage GINI in Texas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0391% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76.4%)
    2. Carpooled (15.2%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.77%)

    In 2024, 76.4% of workers in Carthage, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.2%) and those who worked at home (7.77%).

    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

    19.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Carthage, TX have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.759% of the workforce in Carthage, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Carthage, TX 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, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Carthage, TX have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carthage, TX (681 out of 6.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Carthage, TX is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    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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