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.

South Carthage, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,049

Median Agei

33.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

98.1%2,011

Black

0.7%15

Two or More

0.6%13

Hispanic/Latino

0.4%8

Asian

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.6%130

High School Diploma

33.6%455

Some College (<1 yr)

10.2%138

Some College (1+ yr)

8.9%121

Associate's Degree

5.4%73

Bachelor's Degree

16.6%224

Master's Degree

1.5%20

Professional Degree

0.6%8

Doctorate

1.1%15

HS or Higher

87.5%

BA or Higher

19.7%

Graduate+

3.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$195,800

Median Renti

$832

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.3%473

Renter-Occupied

38.7%298

Total Units

796

Homeownership

61.3%

Vacancy Rate

3.1%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,610

Mean Household Incomei

$63,762

Per Capita Incomei

$24,535

Poverty Ratei

25.8%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

899

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

Residentsi

104

Avg. Tenant Renti

$398/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing57 homes96% occupied$405/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

202/PRAC14 homes99% occupied$371/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $47,610/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

63.4%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

26.4%

Low income$24K–$38K/yr

8.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $38K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

75.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4% of subsidized households are minority

24.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

75(5% of civilian adults)