Carthage, MSPublished Date: December 23, 2024Carthage is located in Leake County, Mississippi and has a population of 4,861. The poverty rate in Carthage is 26% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Carthage is 8.7% while the Leake County unemployment rate is 6%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 48.7% |
| Female | | 51.3% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Carthage | | 36.4 |
| Leake | | 40.5 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Carthage | | $47,722 |
| Leake | | $46,669 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Carthage | | $142,437 |
| Leake | | $105,479 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Carthage | | $823 |
| Leake | | $771 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Carthage | | 26% |
| Leake | | 21% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 40.2%
▩ Black or African American 44.4%
▩ Asian 0%
▩ Native 0.6%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 14.4%
▩ Hispanic 17.4%
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