Economy & Jobs — Carthage, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $51,731 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$48,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $19,149 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 288 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.4% |
| Manufacturing | 24.4% |
| Transportation | 12.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| Fast Food | 10 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Convenience Stores | 3 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Commercial Banks | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
| Bars | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
