Carthage City, Missouri
As of the census of 2000, there were 12668 residents, 4813 households, and 3156 families in the city. The population density was 1328.2 people per square mile (512.82/kmē), making its Missouri's 227th most densely populated city. There were 5217 housing units at an average density of 546.9 per square mile (211.16/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.49 persons, and the average family size was 3.04 persons. The population's age distribution was 25.4% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males. The median age of the city's population was 35 years, The median age of males was 31.8 years, for females the median age was 38.4 years. The racial makeup of the city was 86.71% White, 1.54% Black or African American, 1.05% American Indian, 1.59% Asian, 0.21% Native Hawaiian, 2.25% from two or more races and 6.65% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $28557, it is the 518th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Missouri. The median income for a family in the city was $33927, making it the 551st wealthiest city by median family income among the Missouri. The per capita income for the city was $15281, it would be the 428th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Missouri. The median income of city was $16600, Males have a median income of $21096 versus $12811 for females.
In 2000, 2949 pupils and students, of which 56.63% are male and 43.37% are female, 23.28% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.38% nursery or pri school, 7.77% kindergarten, 46.42% elementary school, 23.36% high school and 16.07% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 12668 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 12717 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 12738 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 12779 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 12863 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 12963 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 13029 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 13157 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 13425 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 13676 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 13916 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 123 | 65 | 188 |
| Kindergarten | 135 | 94 | 229 |
| Elementary school | 848 | 521 | 1369 |
| High school | 333 | 356 | 689 |
| College or graduate school | 231 | 243 | 474 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage city, Missouri | $28557 | $33927 | $15281 |
| Jasper County, Missouri | $31323 | $37611 | $16227 |
| Missouri, United States | $37934 | $46044 | $19936 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |