Demographics & People — Carthage, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,840 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,000 |
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| Median Age | 44.7 |
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| Total Households | 1,130 |
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| Family Households | 757 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3397 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,196 |
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| Black or African American | 473 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 98 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 960 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 561 |
| English | 421 |
| Irish | 377 |
| German | 259 |
| American | 211 |
| Scottish | 142 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 127 |
| Italian | 65 |
| European | 63 |
Language
| English Only | 2,730 |
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| Spanish | 20 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,755 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 207 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,080 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 14.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Carthage, North Carolina.
