Carthage, NC is a small town located in North Carolina with a population of 2,672 and a population density of 393 people per square mile. The town is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and farmland, providing plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, hiking, and mountain biking. Local businesses include Carthage Cafe & Grill, Bakers Produce Market, Tim's Tire Professionals, and more. There are also several organizations that make up the community including Lions Club International and Carthage Historical Society. The town also holds various local sporting events throughout the year like basketball tournaments and 5K runs for the locals to participate in.
The population in Carthage is 2,672. There are 405 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Carthage is 40.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Carthage is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Carthage
- 50.8% are married
- 20.6% are divorced
- 31.3% are married with children
- 25.0% have children, but are single
Race in Carthage
- 76.2% are White
- 20.9% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander