Carthage, MS Profile
Carthage, MS, population 4,771, is located
in Mississippi's Leake county,
about 48.3 miles from Jackson and 166.1 miles from Mobile.
Through the 90's Carthage's population has grown by about 21%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Carthage has grown by about 3%.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 50% |
| Females | 50% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 53% |
| African American | 44% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 32.80 |
| Males | 30.20 |
| Females | 36.30 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 15.00% | | Under 20: | 14.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 18.00% | | 20 to 40: | 13.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 10.00% | | 40 to 60: | 11.00% |
| Over 60 | 7.00% | | Over 60: | 12.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 4,637 | N/A |
| 2001 | 4,593 | -0.95% |
| 2002 | 4,627 | 0.74% |
| 2003 | 4,683 | 1.21% |
| 2004 | 4,753 | 1.49% |
| 2005 | 4,771 | 0.38% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $25,052 |
Location
| Elevation | 400 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 9.3 Square Miles |
