Carthage
City in Hancock County, Illinois
Carthage is a city in Hancock County, Illinois, with 2,490 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 669 ft (204 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ferris, 4.4 miles NW.
- 2,490residents (2020 Census)
- 669 ftelevation · 204 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.5 km²
- 992 / sq mipopulation density
- 62321ZIP code
About Carthage
Carthage is a city in and the county seat of Hancock County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 2,490 as of the 2020 census. Carthage is best known for being the site of the 1844 killing of Joseph Smith, who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
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Living in Carthage
- Median household income
- $77,004
- Median home value
- $112,900
- Median rent
- $680/mo
- Median age
- 47.1
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Carthage had 2,490 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,490 |
|---|---|
| Density | 992 per sq mi (383 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carthage at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Hancock County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,490 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.51 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4143° N, 91.1281° W |
| ZIP code | 62321 |
| Official website | carthage-il.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1711527 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carthage
- Ferris4.4 mi NW
- Bentley5.0 mi S
- Elvaston6.5 mi W
- Basco7.1 mi SW
- West Point11.3 mi S
- Hamilton12.4 mi W
- Bowen13.0 mi S
- Plymouth14.0 mi SE
- Sandusky, IA14.0 mi W
- La Harpe14.4 mi NE
- Keokuk, IA14.4 mi W
- Tennessee15.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Carthage
What county is Carthage in?
Carthage is in Hancock County, Illinois.
What is the population of Carthage, IL?
2,490 people lived in Carthage at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carthage, IL?
The ZIP code of Carthage is 62321.
What is the elevation of Carthage?
669 feet (204 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carthage?
Ferris (4.4 mi), Bentley (5.0 mi), Elvaston (6.5 mi), Basco (7.1 mi), West Point (11.3 mi).
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