Carthage is a very small town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 2,908 people and three associated neighborhoods, Carthage is the 261st largest community in North Carolina. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Carthage, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Carthage, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Carthage’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Carthage does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $55,469.00.

Carthage is home to a number of people employed in the armed forces. When you visit or walk around Carthage, some of the people you will bump into will be military people In and out of uniform, jogging, shopping and generally out and about town.

A relatively large number of people in Carthage telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 11.24% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Carthage is worth considering.

The percentage of adults in Carthage who are college-educated is close to the national average for all communities of 21.84%: 20.60% of the adults in Carthage have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Carthage in 2022 was $31,044, which is middle income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $124,176 for a family of four. However, Carthage contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Carthage is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Carthage home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Carthage residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Carthage include English, Irish, German, Scottish, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Carthage is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.