Carthage, Illinois

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Carthage is a city located in Hancock County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,725. It is the county seat of Hancock County Template:GR. Carthage is noted as the site of the 1844 martyrdom of Joseph Smith, Mormon prophet, and as the former home of Carthage College. Regionally-noted botanist, philanthropist, and traveler Dr. Alice L. Kibbe called Carthage home. Along with Dr. Kibbe's personal collections, Carthage's Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum houses a variety of exhibits celebrating local and regional history.

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Geography

Carthage is located at 40°24'52" North, 91°8'0" West (40.414327, -91.133472)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.1 km² (1.6 mi²). 4.1 km² (1.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

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Demographics

As of the census Template:GR of 2000, there were 2,725 people, 1,184 households, and 709 families residing in the city. The population density was 657.6/km² (1,698.0/mi²). There were 1,314 housing units at an average density of 317.1/km² (818.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.13% White, 0.48% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.04% from other races, and 0.26% from two or more races. 0.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,184 households out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 35.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 85.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,677, and the median income for a family was $50,142. Males had a median income of $36,058 versus $19,972 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,269. 8.4% of the population and 3.6% of families were below the poverty line. 7.3% of those under the age of 18 and 7.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

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