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Carthage, AR
City in Dallas County, Arkansas.
Population
185
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
187
ZIP codes
0
Carthage and its ZIP codes
Carthage at a glance
- Carthage is about 3.2 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Carthage, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dallas County. PPP loans are for Carthage.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,783
2,657 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,824
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$50.3M
FY 2026, $7,753 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Carthage, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
376
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 30°F
57.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carthage, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.0%
U.S. 33.3% +13.7 pts
Diabetes
19.6%
U.S. 12.1% +7.5 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Carthage
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LeolaTown | 7 mi | 0.9 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
| IvanCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| StavesCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| PrattsvilleTown | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| PoyenTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| SheridanCity | 18 mi | 12.4 |
| FordyceCity | 19 mi | 6.7 |
| SparkmanCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| ThorntonCity | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| KingslandCity | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| RisonCity | 22 mi | 3.3 |
| DonaldsonTown | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| PerlaTown | 24 mi | 1 |
| BeardenCity | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| TullTown | 25 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carthage, AR in?
- Carthage is in Dallas County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Carthage, AR?
- About 185 people live in Carthage, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carthage?
- Nearby places include Leola (7 mi), Princeton (7.7 mi), Ivan (14 mi), Staves (16 mi), Prattsville (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023