Demographics & People — Carthage, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,508 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,900 |
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| Median Age | 47.1 |
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| Total Households | 1,104 |
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| Family Households | 647 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1479 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,201 |
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| Black or African American | 21 |
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| Asian | 20 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 148 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 877 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 531 |
| English | 410 |
| Irish | 322 |
| Other groups | 288 |
| American | 187 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 105 |
| Norwegian | 67 |
| French (except Basque) | 58 |
| Welsh | 50 |
Language
| English Only | 2,270 |
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| Spanish | 131 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,421 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 119 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,163 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 1.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Carthage, Illinois.
