Carthage, IL is a small city with a population of 2,554 people. Located in Hancock County, Carthage has a population density of 996 people per square mile. This is much higher than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. This small town has several local businesses including Baker's Pharmacy and Gift Shop, The Farmhouse & Pink Pig Antiques, and S & S Sales & Service. Throughout the year there are plenty of outdoor activities to participate in such as biking along the trails at Apple River Canyon State Park or kayaking on the nearby Mississippi River. Other organizations in Carthage include churches from several denominations, clubs like the Lion’s Club and Rotary International, and service organizations like the Red Cross and 4-H. Every summer, residents can enjoy watching baseball games at Wacker Park during their annual league tournament.
The population in Carthage is 2,554. There are 1,052 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Carthage is 44.5, 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
- 56.5% are married
- 13.1% are divorced
- 19.9% are married with children
- 15.9% have children, but are single
Race in Carthage
- 92.6% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander