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Carthage, MS
B+
Population: 5,622
Home Price: $131,000
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Overview
Carthage is a small town in the state of Mississippi with a population of 5,622. Carthage has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
23.6 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Carthage, MS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Carthage
Mississippi
United States
Per Capita Income
$20,039
$23,075
$32,693
Median Household Income
$37,147
$43,206
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.5%
7.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
17.7%
19.4%
10.5%
Age
Carthage
Mississippi
United States
Median Age
38.3
38.3
42.3
Gender
Carthage
Mississippi
United States
Male
48.3%
47.4%
49.8%
Female
51.7%
52.6%
50.2%
Race
Carthage
Mississippi
United States
White
43.6%
53.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
48.2%
40.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.4%
1.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
6.8%
1.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.0%
2.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Carthage
Mississippi
United States
Median Home Price
$131,000
$103,931
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$532
$521
$801
Family Households
36.7%
36.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
34.1%
34.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
61.8%
67.5%
72.9%
Renters
38.2%
32.5%
27.1%
Education
Carthage
Mississippi
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
9.7%
12.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
31.7%
31.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
30.8%
20.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
6.5%
10.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
9.0%
12.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Carthage
Mississippi
United States
Mathematics
32.3%
42.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
26.7%
38.0%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Carthage
Mississippi
United States
Murder
NA
9.9
3.0
Rape
NA
35.9
38.0
Robbery
NA
58.9
40.7
Assault
NA
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Carthage
Mississippi
United States
Burglary
NA
684.8
336.1
Theft
NA
2347.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
189.5
167.1
Arson
NA
10.0
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Carthage, MS
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot wings
omelette
hot dogs
food truck
mexican food
breakfast burritos
cheesecake
oxtails
delicious
salad bar
fresh organic
quality products
crawfish
street tacos
salad
bacon
salads
restaurant
meat
vegetable
high school football
baseball
football
ncaa football
college basketball
basketball
teams
college athletics
ncaa
recruiting
coaching
athlete
nfl
athletics
gaming gaming
gaming
nba
coaches
hockey
hoops
curation
library
studios
comics
mural
fashion
illustration
drawings
canvas
cinema
painting
pokemon
gihf
gaming
books
comics
toys
kayaking
dd
junk
hunting
anime
sports
digital media
technology science
tv
gaming gaming
gaming
studios
radio personality
hiphoprap
djs
fashion
marketing
networking
cinema
broadcasting
commentary
films
lifestyle
comedy
sports
summer
mountains
beach
air conditioning
cabins
frisbee
kayaking
lodge
space
backyard
swimming
hunting
pharmacy
retail
free shipping
food truck
drive thru
restaura
merch
online shopping
walmart
quality products
toys
restock
restaurant
dealers
groceries
cafe
furniture
mall
pickup
custom stickers
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