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, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,601

Median Agei

39.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.2%4,238

Hispanic/Latino

16.3%1,075

Black

12.6%834

Two or More

5.8%381

Asian

1.1%73

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%198

High School Diploma

25.4%1,096

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%247

Some College (1+ yr)

27.2%1,177

Associate's Degree

5.8%252

Bachelor's Degree

8.7%377

Master's Degree

5.4%232

Professional Degree

0.1%6

Doctorate

0.4%18

HS or Higher

83.4%

BA or Higher

14.6%

Graduate+

5.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$164,200

Median Renti

$797

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.4%1,642

Renter-Occupied

35.6%909

Total Units

3,061

Homeownership

64.4%

Vacancy Rate

16.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.9%114

$50K–$100K

7.7%127

$100K–$150K

24.5%402

$150K–$200K

27.5%452

$200K–$300K

29.1%478

$300K–$500K

3.4%56

$1M+

0.8%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

309

$750–$1,000

257

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1%31

2010–2019

8.9%273

2000–2009

14.7%450

1990–1999

4.4%136

1980–1989

13.3%406

1970–1979

24.1%738

1960–1969

16.7%511

1950–1959

11.9%364

1940–1949

3.5%107

1939 or earlier

1.5%45

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53.2%1,358

Utility Gas

43.9%1,120

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%60

No Fuel

0.5%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,250

Mean Household Incomei

$87,062

Per Capita Incomei

$33,058

Poverty Ratei

10.3%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

2,882

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.7%223

$10K–$15K

3.8%98

$15K–$20K

2.9%73

$20K–$25K

4.2%106

$25K–$30K

8.2%210

$30K–$35K

2.2%56

$35K–$40K

11.4%290

$40K–$45K

4.9%126

$45K–$50K

2.2%56

$50K–$60K

8.5%216

$60K–$75K

3.5%90

$75K–$100K

12.6%322

$100K–$125K

7.5%191

$125K–$150K

3.1%79

$150K–$200K

5.6%143

$200K+

10.7%272

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$274/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers17 homes66% occupied$274/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 832 homes91% occupied$274/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,250/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

87.6%

Very low income$15K–$26K/yr

9.8%

Low income$26K–$41K/yr

2.6%

Who Receives This Housing

94.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

76.5% of subsidized households are minority

20.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27% 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

5438.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

467

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,715

Avg. Commutei

19.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,790

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

164(3.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

78.1%Insured

21.9%Uninsured