City · Texas
Carthage, Texas
Carthage, city, in Panola County, Texas. Carthage had 6,640 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,569 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,601 (±22). GEOID 4813108.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,640
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,569 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,601 ±22
Median household income
$51,250
±$10,940 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$164,200
±$13,936 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$797
±$164 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Carthage and what county is it in?
Carthage is a city in Panola County, Texas. It covers 10.7 square miles of land, 616 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Carthage, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,640 people lived in Carthage on July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 6,569 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,601 (±22).
| Measure | Carthage | Panola County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,601 ±22 | 22,726 | +66 |
| Households | 2,551 ±229 | 8,898 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.43 ±0.22 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,061 ±246 | 10,853 | no clear change |
Carthage's population since 2000
From 6,664 in 2000 to 6,640 in 2025: down 0.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Carthage as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Carthage?
The median resident of Carthage is 39.9 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 18.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.3%. 8.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Carthage | Panola County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 ±2.1 | 40.9 | +5.0 |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% ±3.4 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.0% ±3.0 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Male | 46.0% ±4.2 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.3% ±6.1 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.2% ±6.0 pts | 71.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.6% ±3.0 pts | 11.2% | −12.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.8% ±2.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.2% ±4.7 pts | 4.0% | +5.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 20.4% ±6.4 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.2% ±2.0 pts | 9.9% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8% ±3.6 pts | 16.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 21.9% ±5.7 pts | 17.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.4% ±5.7 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.6% ±4.7 pts | 17.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9% ±2.5 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.1% ±5.5 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±1.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Carthage earn?
Half of Carthage's 2,551 households earn less than $51,250 a year (±$10,940), against $64,894 in Panola County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $63,698 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Carthage | Panola County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,250 ±$10,940 | $64,894 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,062 ±$20,476 | $90,837 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,058 ±$6,668 | $36,331 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.0% ±4.9 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.5% ±7.8 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.8% ±5.3 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% ±4.0 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.4% ±4.4 pts | 85.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Carthage?
Owners occupy 64.4% of Carthage's occupied homes and renters 35.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $164,200 by its owner (±$13,936). The median renter pays $797 a month including utilities, and 16.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Carthage | Panola County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $164,200 ±$13,936 | $158,100 | +$32,147 |
| Median gross rent | $797 ±$164 | $834 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 16.3% ±10.4 pts | 22.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,235 ±$135 | $1,398 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.4% ±8.6 pts | 79.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.6% ±8.6 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Housing units | 3,061 ±246 | 10,853 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.1% ±7.9 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.7% ±4.4 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±1.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.9% ±5.4 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.5% ±2.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4% ±4.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Carthage building?
Builders took permits for 18 new housing units in Carthage in 2025 (8 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 1 of 12 months), 2.7 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Carthage work and get to work?
76.4% of Carthage's workers drive alone and 7.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.3 minutes.
| Measure | Carthage | Panola County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.8% ±5.7 pts | 55.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% ±3.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.4% ±9.4 pts | 81.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.2% ±6.9 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.8% ±4.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.3 min ±3.7 | 28.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Carthage?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Carthage, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $37,324 (Tract 9504.01) to $55,404 (Tract 9504.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9504.02Panola County | 4,343 | $55,404 |
| Tract 9504.01Panola County | 2,283 | $37,324 |
| Tract 9503Panola County | 3,987 | $69,375 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Carthage) · Census block assignment files
How does Carthage compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Carthage is the 4,185th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 331st-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Carthage ranks 736th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 331st | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 508th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 765th | 979 |
| Median household income | 736th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 449th | 978 |
| Median home value | 603rd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 731st | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 504th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 662nd | 877 |
| Median age | 300th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 670th | 973 |
| Work from home | 416th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 816th | 976 |
Carthage's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Carthage with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Carthage?
13 of the 57 figures for Carthage on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Carthage are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Carthage.