Demographics & People — Carthage, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,369 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,200 |
| Median Age | 38.0 |
| Total Households | 915 |
| Family Households | 579 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1941 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,042 |
| Black or African American | 126 |
| Asian | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 923 |
| Other groups | 481 |
| Irish | 378 |
| American | 364 |
| English | 331 |
| German | 182 |
| Scottish | 114 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 88 |
| Italian | 59 |
| Hispanic: Colombian | 49 |
Language
| English Only | 2,151 |
| Spanish | 12 |
| Population 5+ | 2,228 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 123 |
| Population 18+ | 2,049 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Carthage, Tennessee.