Carthage, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
15,513
Population
1,282/sq mi density
$50,849
Median Income
$21,524 per capita
$133,500
Home Value
$238,842 Zillow
$897
Median Rent
35.1% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
187
Violent Crime/100K
1,453 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$50,849 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,500 home value, $897/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
15,513
Census 2023
Population Density
1,282
per square mile
Land Area
11.7
square miles (30.3 km²)
Median Age
31.0 yrs
20% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 36.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
76.9%
Black
1.4%
Hispanic
36.4%
Asian
0.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 71.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 29.2% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
71.6%
Spanish
29.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
14.0%
Veterans
5.8%
3% below US avg (6%)
Disability
13.5%
4% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
80.9%
11% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
19.1%
122% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 15,513 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,282 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 11.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 31.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.3% |
| Female | 53.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.4% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Language
| English Only | 71.6% |
| Spanish | 29.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 14.0% |
| Veterans | 5.8% |
| Disability | 13.5% |
| Health Insurance | 80.9% |
| Uninsured | 19.1% |
| Broadband Access | 83.8% |