Carthage, South Dakota is a small rural town located in the south-central part of the state. Its population is 169, with a population density of 88 people per square mile. The local economy is mainly driven by agriculture and tourism, and there are several businesses that serve each of these industries. For example, Carthage Feed & Grain provides feed for local farmers while the historical Chester Hotel offers accommodations for visitors to the area. There are also plenty of outdoor activities available year-round in and around Carthage, including fishing, biking, hiking, camping, and hunting. Other organizations worth mentioning include the Grange Hall community center which offers a variety of cultural events throughout the year and the Carthage volunteer fire department which works to ensure safety for residents and visitors alike. Local sporting events include baseball games at the city park as well as rodeos at nearby farms during summer months.
The population in Carthage is 169. There are 116 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Carthage is 36.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Carthage is 1.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Carthage
- 62.0% are married
- 17.8% are divorced
- 17.9% are married with children
- 21.4% have children, but are single
Race in Carthage
- 85.6% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 3.9% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 6.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander