Carthage, Mississippi
Quick Statistics
Carthage is a community in Leake County, Mississippi, home to about 4,866 people spread across 9.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $26,700 a year, and a typical home is worth about $154,800. About 28.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 84.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 4 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Mississippi towns GeoStat tracks, Carthage ranks number 72 of 420 in population, number 217 in median household income, number 121 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Carthage typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 34°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Redwater, MS | 3.5 mi. | 637 |
| 2. | Standing Pine, MS | 6.9 mi. | 479 |
| 3. | Lena, MS | 11.0 mi. | 169 |
| 4. | Walnut Grove, MS | 11.3 mi. | 737 |
| 5. | Sebastopol, MS | 16.8 mi. | 212 |
| 6. | Pearl River, MS | 17.4 mi. | 4,047 |
| 7. | Hillsboro, MS | 20.5 mi. | 999 |
| 8. | Kosciusko, MS | 21.9 mi. | 6,933 |
What is the population of Carthage, Mississippi?
Carthage has a population of about 4,866 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Carthage, Mississippi in?
Carthage is located in Leake County, Mississippi.
What is the median home value in Carthage, Mississippi?
The median home value in Carthage is about $154,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Carthage, Mississippi?
The median personal income in Carthage is about $26,700 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Carthage, Mississippi?
Since 1950, 73 tornadoes have been recorded in Leake County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Carthage, Mississippi?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 34 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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