Carthage, MS
Living in Carthage
Bikeability28
Walkability10
Commute75
Public Transit9
Affordability100
Public Safety85
Airports5
Hospitals33
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.8kPopulation-238 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age
16%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black47%
Caucasian35%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate34%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$6k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty
23 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts14%
Sales and office19%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home<1%
Housing
$123kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$561Median Monthly Rent+$215 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity48%
LP gas4%
Utility gas47%
Crime
Violent Crime in Carthage
United States45
Mississippi57
Leake County15
Property Crime in Carthage
United States48
Mississippi57
Leake County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Carthage
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding48
Tornado33
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Carthage, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Carthage, MS
Leake Academy
11 miles, E
Presbyterian Day School
21 miles, N
Happiness Hill Christian Academy
28 miles, E
Newton County Academy
33 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Carthage, MS
Tougaloo College
43 miles, SW
Belhaven University
47 miles, SW
Millsaps College
48 miles, SW
Strayer University-Mississippi
49 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Carthage, MS
Baptist Medical Center-Leake
1 miles, E
Choctaw Health Center
20 miles, E
Baptist Medical Center Attala
23 miles, N
Neshoba County General Hospital
25 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Carthage, MS
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
44 miles, SW
Key Field
54 miles, SE
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
73 miles, NE
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
89 miles, S