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Carthage, TX
City in Panola County, Texas.
Population
6,601
Land area
10.7sq mi
People per sq mi
619
ZIP codes
0
Carthage and its ZIP codes
Carthage at a glance
- Carthage is about 5.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 354th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $51,250 a year, 35% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,200 (42% below Texas) and median rent is $797 a month.
Local data for Carthage, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carthage, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,250
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$164,200
Median rent
$797/mo
Homeownership
64.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (964), Irish Americans (641), German Americans (411).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Panola County. PPP loans are for Carthage.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,423
7,710 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,883
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$161M
FY 2026, $7,140 per person
How people get to work
Carthage, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled15.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carthage, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
486
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 36°F
52.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carthage, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Cities near Carthage
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Gary CityTown | 8.6 mi | 1.9 |
| BeckvilleCity | 9.3 mi | 1.2 |
| TenahaTown | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| TatumCity | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| TimpsonCity | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| JoaquinCity | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| EastonCity | 22 mi | 2.4 |
| Longstreet, LAVillage | 23 mi | 2.1 |
| Logansport, LATown | 23 mi | 3.4 |
| Lake CherokeeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 12.3 |
| GarrisonCity | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| Keachi, LATown | 25 mi | 5 |
| Mount EnterpriseCity | 26 mi | 1.5 |
| MarshallCity | 26 mi | 29.8 |
| CenterCity | 26 mi | 8 |
| HendersonCity | 27 mi | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carthage, TX in?
- Carthage is in Panola County, Texas.
- What is the population of Carthage, TX?
- About 6,601 people live in Carthage, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carthage?
- Nearby places include Gary City (8.6 mi), Beckville (9.3 mi), Tenaha (15 mi), Tatum (15 mi), Timpson (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023