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Carthage, IN
Town in Rush County, Indiana.
Population
675
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,187
ZIP codes
0
Carthage and its ZIP codes
Carthage at a glance
- Carthage is about 6.2 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,731 a year, 28% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,800 (59% below Indiana) and median rent is $848 a month.
Local data for Carthage, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carthage, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,731
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$89,800
Median rent
$848/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
5.4%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
37.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (91), Irish Americans (67), Scottish Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rush County. PPP loans are for Carthage.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,714
4,885 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,209
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$108M
FY 2026, $6,475 per person
How people get to work
Carthage, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 37.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carthage, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
286
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
47.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carthage, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Carthage
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CharlottesvilleCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.6 |
| KnightstownTown | 4.6 mi | 1 |
| ArlingtonCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.8 |
| GwynnevilleCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.2 |
| MaysCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| MorristownTown | 7.5 mi | 3.8 |
| DunreithTown | 8.3 mi | 0.1 |
| WilkinsonTown | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| RushvilleCity | 10 mi | 3.4 |
| ShirleyTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| SpicelandTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| HomerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| GreensboroTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Willow BranchCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| GreenfieldCity | 12 mi | 14.2 |
| FountaintownCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carthage, IN in?
- Carthage is in Rush County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Carthage, IN?
- About 675 people live in Carthage, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carthage?
- Nearby places include Charlottesville (4.4 mi), Knightstown (4.6 mi), Arlington (6.7 mi), Gwynneville (6.8 mi), Mays (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023