South Carthage, TN

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    2024 Population
    2,364
    US Senator
    Marsha Blackburn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Bill Hagerty
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    30.8
    8.06% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    17.2%
    33.3% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $55,662
    16.9% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $200,300
    2.3% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,052
    20.8% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in South Carthage, TN 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.

    99.8% of the residents in South Carthage, TN are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in South Carthage, TN was $200,300, and the homeownership rate was 59.2%.

    Most people in South Carthage, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 39.7 minutes. The average car ownership in South Carthage, TN was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesTennesseeSmith County, TNNashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TNMacon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN

    Population & Diversity

    South Carthage, TN is home to a population of 2.36k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.338% of South Carthage, TN residents were born outside of the country (8 people).

    In 2024, there were 74.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.31k people) in South Carthage, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.8% of South Carthage, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in South Carthage, TN was 99.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Carthage, TN
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.31k ± 496
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      31 ± 34
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      9 ± 16
    0.465%
    Hispanic Population
    11 people

    In 2024, there were 74.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.31k people) in South Carthage, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    0.465% of the people in South Carthage, TN are hispanic (11 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in South Carthage, TN 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 Tennessee.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      95,077 ± 7,519 people
    2. Guatemala
      31,959 ± 4,379 people
    3. Honduras
      26,792 ± 4,011 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 95,077 Tennessee residents, followed by Guatemala with 31,959 and Honduras with 26,792.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.338%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    8 people
    0.244%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    5 people

    As of 2024, 0.338% of South Carthage, TN residents (8 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 South Carthage, TN was 0.244%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      27 ± 35
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      19 ± 23
    3. Vietnam
      19 ± 24

    South Carthage, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.42 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    85.7% of the population of South Carthage, TN has health coverage, with 37.5% on employee plans, 24.8% on Medicaid, 9.39% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 0.465% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1,437 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,437 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1779 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 500 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.3% under 18 years, 24% between 18 and 34 years, 33.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    14.3%
    Uninsured
    37.5%
    Employer Coverage
    24.8%
    Medicaid
    9.39%
    Medicare
    13.6%
    Non-Group
    0.465%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Carthage, TN declined by 14.8% from 16.8% to 14.3%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of South Carthage, TN employs 1.05k people. In 2024, the largest industries in South Carthage, TN were Retail Trade (179 people), Manufacturing (104 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (88 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($59,688), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($56,774), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($56,607).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.05k
    2024 Value
    ± 211
    20.8%
    1 Year growth
    ± 23.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in South Carthage, TN grew at a rate of 20.8%, from 871 employees to 1.05k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Carthage, TN, are Sales & Related Occupations (142 people), Management Occupations (122 people), and Production Occupations (108 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Carthage, TN.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.05k
    2024 Value
    ± 211
    20.8%
    1 Year growth
    ± 23.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in South Carthage, TN grew at a rate of 20.8%, from 871 employees to 1.05k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Carthage, TN, are Retail Trade (179 people), Manufacturing (104 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (88 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Carthage, TN, though some of these residents may live in South Carthage, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $39,886
    Median earning men ± $10,808
    $38,661
    Median earning women ± $12,416

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($110,375), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($57,250), and Construction ($48,162).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,875), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($40,556), and Retail Trade ($26,250).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    3.15%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% 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 10.8%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

    Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for South Carthage, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (34.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

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

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Tennessee

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    Marsha Blackburn
    Senator from Tennessee1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Bill Hagerty
    Senator from Tennessee2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

    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 Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in South Carthage, TN was $200,300 in 2024, which is 0.602 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $195,800 to $200,300, a 2.3% increase. The homeownership rate in South Carthage, TN is 59.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in South Carthage, TN have an average commute time of 39.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Carthage, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $200,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$22,208
    $511
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$123

    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 South Carthage, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    59.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 59.2% of the housing units in South Carthage, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Carthage, TN 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.
    $55,662
    Median Household Income
    ± $21,095
    863
    Number of Households
    ± 172

    In 2024, the median household income of the 863 households in South Carthage, TN grew to $55,662 from the previous year's value of $47,610.

    The following chart displays the households in South Carthage, TN 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 South Carthage, TN is from Tennessee.
    0.457
    2024 Wage GINI in Tennessee
    0.459
    2023 Wage GINI in Tennessee

    In 2024, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.505% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (73%)
    2. Carpooled (17.6%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.27%)

    In 2024, 73% of workers in South Carthage, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (17.6%) and those who worked at home (7.27%).

    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

    39.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in South Carthage, TN have a longer commute time (39.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 7.52% of the workforce in South Carthage, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    17.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Carthage, TN (407 out of 2.36k 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 Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Carthage, TN is White, followed by Black 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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