Carthage
Town in Moore County, North Carolina
Carthage is a town in Moore County, North Carolina, with 2,775 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 617 ft (188 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Whispering Pines, 5.9 miles SE.
- 2,775residents (2020 Census)
- 617 ftelevation · 188 m
- 6.8 sq miland area · 17.7 km²
- 406 / sq mipopulation density
- 28327ZIP code
About Carthage
Carthage is a city in and the county seat of Moore County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,775 at the 2020 census, up from 2,205 in 2010. Carthage is named after the ancient city of Carthage in modern Tunisia (North Africa).
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Carthage weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Carthage
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Carthage
- Median household income
- $82,695
- Median home value
- $208,200
- Median rent
- $904/mo
- Median age
- 44.7
Do you know Carthage? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Carthage special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Carthage
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Carthage Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Carthage, NC population
Carthage had 2,775 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,775 |
|---|---|
| Density | 406 per sq mi (157 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carthage at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Moore County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,775 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.83 sq mi (17.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3256° N, 79.4130° W |
| ZIP code | 28327 |
| Official website | townofcarthage.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3710680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carthage
- Whispering Pines5.9 mi SE
- Cameron8.7 mi E
- Vass8.8 mi SE
- Taylortown8.9 mi SW
- Southern Pines9.0 mi S
- Pinehurst9.8 mi S
- Seven Lakes10.6 mi SW
- Robbins11.9 mi NW
- Foxfire13.2 mi SW
- Aberdeen13.3 mi S
- Jackson Springs14.5 mi SW
- Pinebluff15.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Carthage
What county is Carthage in?
Carthage is in Moore County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Carthage, NC?
2,775 people lived in Carthage at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carthage, NC?
The ZIP code of Carthage is 28327.
What is the elevation of Carthage?
617 feet (188 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carthage?
Whispering Pines (5.9 mi), Cameron (8.7 mi), Vass (8.8 mi), Taylortown (8.9 mi), Southern Pines (9.0 mi).
Last updated: