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Carthage, IL
City in Hancock County, Illinois.
Population
2,291
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
912
ZIP codes
0
Carthage and its ZIP codes
Carthage at a glance
- Carthage is about 4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,004, 8% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,900 (57% below Illinois) and median rent is $680 a month.
Local data for Carthage, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carthage, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,004
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$112,900
Median rent
$680/mo
Homeownership
72.6%
Bachelor's or higher
34.5%
Median age
47.1
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (704), Irish Americans (275), Mexican Americans (127).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Carthage.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,353
4,257 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,715
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $7,713 per person
How people get to work
Carthage, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.6%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carthage, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
627
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 18°F
40.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carthage, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Carthage
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FerrisVillage | 4.1 mi | 2 |
| BentleyTown | 5.2 mi | 0.1 |
| ElvastonVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.8 |
| BascoVillage | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| West PointVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| HamiltonCity | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| BowenVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Sandusky, IACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Keokuk, IACity | 14 mi | 9.1 |
| La HarpeCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| PlymouthVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| PontoosucVillage | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Dallas CityCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| TennesseeVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| WarsawCity | 16 mi | 6.5 |
| NauvooCity | 16 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carthage, IL in?
- Carthage is in Hancock County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Carthage, IL?
- About 2,291 people live in Carthage, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carthage?
- Nearby places include Ferris (4.1 mi), Bentley (5.2 mi), Elvaston (6.2 mi), Basco (7 mi), West Point (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023