Carthage
Town in Smith County, Tennessee
Carthage is a town in Smith County, Tennessee, with 2,291 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 515 ft (157 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Carthage, 1.4 miles SW.
- 2,291residents (2020 Census)
- 515 ftelevation · 157 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.5 km²
- 789 / sq mipopulation density
- 37030ZIP code
About Carthage
Carthage is a town in and the county seat of Smith County, Tennessee, United States; it is part of the Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Carthage had a population of 2,291. It is located on the Cumberland River, which was important to its early development. It is best known as the hometown of former U.S. Vice President and Senator Al Gore of the Democratic Party and his father, Senator Albert Gore, Sr. The younger Gore announced his 1988 and 2000 presidential bids, as well as his 1992 vice-presidential bid, from the steps of the Smith County Courthouse.
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Living in Carthage
- Median household income
- $67,006
- Median home value
- $257,300
- Median rent
- $934/mo
- Median age
- 38
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Carthage had 2,291 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,291 |
|---|---|
| Density | 789 per sq mi (305 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carthage at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Smith County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,291 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.90 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2566° N, 85.9429° W |
| ZIP code | 37030 |
| Official website | townofcarthagetn.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4711280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carthage
- South Carthage1.4 mi SW
- Gordonsville5.0 mi S
- Hickman7.7 mi S
- Tuckers Crossroads13.0 mi W
- Alexandria13.4 mi S
- Hartsville/Trousdale County15.2 mi NW
- Watertown15.4 mi SW
- Dowelltown16.9 mi S
- Liberty17.5 mi S
- Gainesboro18.0 mi NE
- Baxter18.6 mi E
- Lafayette19.1 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Carthage
What county is Carthage in?
Carthage is in Smith County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Carthage, TN?
2,291 people lived in Carthage at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carthage, TN?
The ZIP code of Carthage is 37030.
What is the elevation of Carthage?
515 feet (157 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carthage?
South Carthage (1.4 mi), Gordonsville (5.0 mi), Hickman (7.7 mi), Tuckers Crossroads (13.0 mi), Alexandria (13.4 mi).
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