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Carthage, TN

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Population
2,282
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
527 ft
Median Home Value
$257,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$934/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$67,006
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Carthage in context.

OverallBest places in TennesseePopulation rankingHighest population places in TennesseeNearest larger communityHartsville/Trousdale, Tennessee15 miles away · 12,623 residents.

About Carthage

Carthage is a town and the county seat of Smith County, Tennessee, situated along the Cumberland River within the Nashville metropolitan area. Famous as the home of former Vice President Al Gore and senator Albert Gore Sr, the river port community of approximately 2,327 is served by the Smith County Schools district locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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