Carthage
City in Leake County, Mississippi
Carthage is a city in Leake County, Mississippi, with 4,901 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 351 ft (107 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Redwater, 3.5 miles NW.
- 4,901residents (2020 Census)
- 351 ftelevation · 107 m
- 9.3 sq miland area · 24.1 km²
- 527 / sq mipopulation density
- 39051ZIP code
About Carthage
The city of Carthage is the county seat of Leake County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Carthage had a population of 4,901.
Carthage is home to the Carthage Historic District including the Leake County Courthouse, a Mississippi Landmark. The largest chicken processing plant in the world is located in Carthage.
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Living in Carthage
- Median household income
- $42,254
- Median home value
- $154,800
- Median rent
- $705/mo
- Median age
- 35.6
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Carthage had 4,901 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,901 |
|---|---|
| Density | 527 per sq mi (204 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carthage at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Leake County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,901 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.29 sq mi (24.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7442° N, 89.5335° W |
| ZIP code | 39051 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2811780 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carthage
- Redwater3.5 mi NW
- Standing Pine6.9 mi SE
- Lena11.0 mi S
- Walnut Grove11.3 mi SE
- Sebastopol16.8 mi SE
- Pearl River17.4 mi E
- Harperville17.6 mi S
- Hillsboro20.4 mi S
- Kosciusko21.9 mi N
- Sallis23.4 mi NW
- Philadelphia24.0 mi E
- Conehatta24.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Carthage
What county is Carthage in?
Carthage is in Leake County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Carthage, MS?
4,901 people lived in Carthage at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carthage, MS?
The ZIP code of Carthage is 39051.
What is the elevation of Carthage?
351 feet (107 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carthage?
Redwater (3.5 mi), Standing Pine (6.9 mi), Lena (11.0 mi), Walnut Grove (11.3 mi), Sebastopol (16.8 mi).
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