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39051

Carthage, MS

Total Population

15,238

Median Household Income

$41,647

Median Home Value

$97,400

Median Rent

$743

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$41,647

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$97,400

100.2% above state median

Rent

$743

100% above state median

Median Age

41.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

Location Map

Carthage, MS 39051

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Carthage, MS

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 6.0% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 23.0% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$41,647

-44.6% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-64,390,717

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.70 people

Total Households

5,472

Family Households

43.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

24.0%

#2 Industry

Manufacturing

23.4%

#3 Industry

Arts,

12.5%

Total Employed Residents:3,966

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

3.4%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

12.9%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

2.0%

110 workers

Public Transit

0.3%

14 workers

Total Commuting Workers:5,367

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

94.0%

5,761 employed

Labor Force

6,193

373 unemployed

Median Age

41.4 years

Per Capita Income

$25,218

Poverty Rate

23.0%

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