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Carthage, TN
Town in Smith County, Tennessee.
Population
2,327
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
802
ZIP codes
0
Carthage and its ZIP codes
Carthage at a glance
- Carthage is about 4.7 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,006 a year, 4% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $257,300 (10% below Tennessee) and median rent is $934 a month.
Local data for Carthage, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carthage, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,006
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$257,300
Median rent
$934/mo
Homeownership
62.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.3%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (357), German Americans (219), Scottish Americans (126).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Smith County. PPP loans are for Carthage.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,981
4,947 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,117
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$141M
FY 2026, $7,087 per person
How people get to work
Carthage, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.6%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carthage, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
333
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
96
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
52.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carthage, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Carthage
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South CarthageTown | 1.3 mi | 2.6 |
| GordonsvilleTown | 5.2 mi | 7.1 |
| HickmanCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Tuckers CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| AlexandriaTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Hartsville/Trousdale County | 14 mi | 114.3 |
| WatertownCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| DowelltownTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| GainesboroTown | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| LibertyTown | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| BaxterTown | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| LafayetteCity | 19 mi | 5.3 |
| StatesvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Red Boiling SpringsCity | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| SmithvilleCity | 22 mi | 5.9 |
| NoreneCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carthage, TN in?
- Carthage is in Smith County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Carthage, TN?
- About 2,327 people live in Carthage, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carthage?
- Nearby places include South Carthage (1.3 mi), Gordonsville (5.2 mi), Hickman (7.9 mi), Tuckers Crossroads (13 mi), Alexandria (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023