Carthage, MS Employment

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38%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
34%
Household income NAT. AVG.
23%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexCarthageMississippiNational
Income per capita$18,628$21,651$29,829
Median household income$36,406$40,528$55,322
Median income owner occupied$70,294$50,403$70,586
Median income renter occupied$24,563$24,844$35,192
Median earnings male$26,981$31,665$36,919
Median earnings female$30,906$22,259$26,250
Unemployment rate5.7%5.5%4.7%
Poverty level27.9%22.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Carthage is 38% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Carthage is 34% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Carthage is 23% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Carthage is 85% higher than the national average

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      $24,268 $36,406 $72,812
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      $27,015 $40,528 $81,056
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Carthage median earnings by income bracket

      Carthage employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry15.9%15.9%
      Manufacturing sector32.1%32.1%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services12.5%12.5%
      Public administration3.8%3.8%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities2.4%2.4%
      Education, health & social services4.5%4.5%
      Other25.5%25.5%

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      Redwater, MS708$42,50023.2%
      Walnut Grove, MS1,027$29,37546.9%
      Carthage, MS4,773$36,40634.2%

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      Source: The Carthage, MS employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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