Carthage, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Carthage increased by 156. In this period, the peak population was 5,010 in the year 2010. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,665 | - | - |
| 2001 | 4,644 | -21 | -0.45% |
| 2002 | 4,675 | 31 | 0.67% |
| 2003 | 4,714 | 39 | 0.83% |
| 2004 | 4,759 | 45 | 0.95% |
| 2005 | 4,767 | 8 | 0.17% |
| 2006 | 4,838 | 71 | 1.49% |
| 2007 | 4,854 | 16 | 0.33% |
| 2008 | 4,826 | -28 | -0.58% |
| 2009 | 4,913 | 87 | 1.80% |
| 2010 | 5,010 | 97 | 1.97% |
| 2011 | 4,934 | -76 | -1.52% |
| 2012 | 4,940 | 6 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 4,894 | -46 | -0.93% |
| 2014 | 4,880 | -14 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 4,822 | -58 | -1.19% |
| 2016 | 4,808 | -14 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 4,797 | -11 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 4,759 | -38 | -0.79% |
| 2019 | 4,758 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 4,887 | 129 | 2.71% |
| 2021 | 4,867 | -20 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 4,826 | -41 | -0.84% |
| 2023 | 4,821 | -5 | -0.10% |
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Carthage, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Carthage's population increased by 345 (7.40%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Carthage's population decreased by 123 (2.46%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Carthage's population decreased by 66 (1.35%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Carthage's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 4,821.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Carthage's population peaked in year 2010 at 5,010.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Carthage's population was lowest in year 2001 at 4,644.
Carthage, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Carthage grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Carthage had an average annual population growth rate of 0.15% per year. Overall the population grew 3.34% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Carthage annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.15% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Carthage population grew the most, with an increase of 129 people (a 2.71% year-on-year increase)..
From 2010 to 2011 Carthage population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 76 people (a 1.52% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Carthage, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Carthage's population decreased by 46 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 41 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 5 (0.10%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Carthage, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Carthage decreased by 73 (1.49%). The population was highest at 4,887 in the year 2020 and lowest at 4,758 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.15%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)