Carthage, TN is a small town with a population of 2,529 and a population density of 803 people per square mile. It's located in Smith County and has several local businesses such as Denney’s Pharmacy, Dollar General, J&E Variety Store, and the Blue Devil Drive-In Theater. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities to enjoy in Carthage like visiting Edgar Evins State Park or camping at the nearby Defeated Creek Campground. Other organizations that support the community include the Carthage Lions Club which sponsors various events including annual Christmas parades and July 4th fireworks displays. The high school football team also brings entertainment to locals with their scheduled games throughout the season.
The population in Carthage is 2,529. There are 872 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Carthage is 37.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Carthage is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Carthage
- 39.1% are married
- 15.1% are divorced
- 25.0% are married with children
- 21.6% have children, but are single
Race in Carthage
- 87.0% are White
- 8.6% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander