Carthage
City in Jasper County, Missouri
Carthage is a city in Jasper County, Missouri, with 15,522 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,004 ft (306 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brooklyn Heights, 3.7 miles NW.
- 15,522residents (2020 Census)
- 1,004 ftelevation · 306 m
- 12.1 sq miland area · 31.2 km²
- 1,288 / sq mipopulation density
- 64836ZIP code
About Carthage
Carthage is a city in Jasper County, Missouri, United States. The population was 15,522 as of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Jasper County and is nicknamed "America's Maple Leaf City."
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Living in Carthage
- Median household income
- $51,328
- Median home value
- $146,800
- Median rent
- $975/mo
- Median age
- 32.2
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Carthage had 15,522 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,522 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,288 per sq mi (497 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carthage at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Jasper County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,522 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.05 sq mi (31.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1473° N, 94.3234° W |
| ZIP code | 64836 |
| Official website | carthagemo.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2911656 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carthage
- Brooklyn Heights3.7 mi NW
- Fidelity4.6 mi S
- Duenweg6.2 mi SW
- Carterville6.4 mi W
- Carytown7.9 mi N
- Webb City8.0 mi W
- Alba8.1 mi NW
- Oronogo8.3 mi W
- Reeds8.8 mi E
- Duquesne9.1 mi SW
- Purcell9.2 mi NW
- Neck City10.0 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Carthage
What county is Carthage in?
Carthage is in Jasper County, Missouri.
What is the population of Carthage, MO?
15,522 people lived in Carthage at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carthage, MO?
The ZIP code of Carthage is 64836.
What is the elevation of Carthage?
1,004 feet (306 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carthage?
Brooklyn Heights (3.7 mi), Fidelity (4.6 mi), Duenweg (6.2 mi), Carterville (6.4 mi), Carytown (7.9 mi).
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