Carthage, Illinois

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Carthage is a city in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,725 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Hancock County^GR6. The Carthage Jail is noted as the site of the 1844 death of Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, 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.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Headline text 4 External links

[edit] Geography

Carthage is located at 40°24′52″N, 91°8′0″W (40.414327, -91.133472)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.1 km² (1.6 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population.

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. About 3.6% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

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[edit] External links

• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 40.414327° -91.133472°
  • Street map from Google Maps, or Yahoo! Maps, or Windows Live Local
  • Satellite image from Google Maps, Windows Live Local, WikiMapia
  • Topographic map from TopoZone
  • Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
• Town Websites
  • via Carthage Public Library
  • via Carthage Chamber of Commerce
  • via Outfitters.com
• Local Churches
  • First United Methodist Church
• Local Businesses
  • Bergman Farm Supply
  • Computing Made Easy
  • Methode Electronics

The most famous family in carthage is the Newells. Terry, Sue, Dennis,Noelle,and so on. they were a family of many generations living there. probably all the way to the begining of carthage. today only two are living there. Terry and Sue. they live on the local lake, and Terry father used to own a local car dealership but sadly in closed and was turned into a gas station. yet today Terry is helping out at another local car dealership. Terry is an artist who does amazing works of art. well that is the partial history of the Newells. but the only way to get the full expierience is to go to carthage itself and see.