Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Carthage, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

15,574

Median Agei

32.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

59.7%9,295

Hispanic/Latino

34.5%5,378

Two or More

3%471

Black

1.4%223

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%156

Asian

0.1%23

Other

0.1%22

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.1%754

High School Diploma

22.6%2,107

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%792

Some College (1+ yr)

9.8%917

Associate's Degree

3.4%318

Bachelor's Degree

14.6%1,359

Master's Degree

5.9%547

Professional Degree

0.6%59

Doctorate

1.1%99

HS or Higher

74.4%

BA or Higher

22.1%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$146,800

Median Renti

$975

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53%3,039

Renter-Occupied

47%2,693

Total Units

6,459

Homeownership

53%

Vacancy Rate

11.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%112

$50K–$100K

19.7%598

$100K–$150K

29%880

$150K–$200K

24.5%744

$200K–$300K

12%366

$300K–$500K

9.2%281

$500K–$1M

1.9%58

Rent Distribution

Under $500

335

$500–$750

214

$750–$1,000

773

$1,000–$1,250

772

$1,250–$1,500

240

$1,500–$2,000

117

Year Built

2020 or later

3.3%214

2010–2019

4.5%288

2000–2009

11.1%717

1990–1999

12.5%807

1980–1989

10.8%696

1970–1979

11.4%738

1960–1969

8.5%552

1950–1959

14.7%952

1940–1949

7.5%482

1939 or earlier

15.7%1,013

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

53.9%3,090

Electricity

44.9%2,572

No Fuel

0.6%36

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%16

Wood

0.2%9

Other

0.2%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,328

Mean Household Incomei

$68,322

Per Capita Incomei

$25,235

Poverty Ratei

26.4%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

6,703

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.3%473

$10K–$15K

7.4%422

$15K–$20K

4.5%258

$20K–$25K

6%342

$25K–$30K

2.3%129

$30K–$35K

7.1%409

$35K–$40K

6.6%380

$40K–$45K

2.3%130

$45K–$50K

3.4%195

$50K–$60K

10.1%581

$60K–$75K

8.1%464

$75K–$100K

16.1%924

$100K–$125K

8.9%512

$125K–$150K

3.8%220

$150K–$200K

2%115

$200K+

3.1%178

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

283

Residentsi

426

Avg. Tenant Renti

$346/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers94 homes76% occupied$343/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8190 homes95% occupied$348/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,328/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

68.6%

Very low income$15K–$26K/yr

28.1%

Low income$26K–$41K/yr

3.3%

Who Receives This Housing

69.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

11.7% of subsidized households are minority

38.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

49.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,95712.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

1,083

Mexico

475

Germany

Philippines

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,373

Avg. Commutei

15.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,487

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

632(6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.5%Insured

15.5%Uninsured