Carthage, Indiana
Town · Population 916 · #322 in Indiana
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About Carthage
Carthage is a tiny community in eastern Indiana with an estimated population of 916.
Officially, Carthage is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.57 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,607 residents per square mile.
📰 Carthage News Today
- Evelyn L. Winters Obituary May 5, 2026 - Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service · May 5
- Water Polo: Big Fourth Quarter Lifts Macalester Past Carthage in Third Place Game at Nationals Macalester College Athletics · Apr 26
- Samuel P. Lundy Obituary Apr 30, 2026 Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. · Apr 30
- Obituary information for Autumn M. Whitfield Todd Funeral Centre & Crematory · Mar 30
- Sharon Speer Obituary Feb 8, 2026 Printy Funeral Home · Feb 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Carthage Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Carthage — but the Indiana one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Carthage
- Jet Park reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)916
Rank in state#322 of 566
Land area0.57 sq mi
Density1,607/sq mi
Coordinates39.7369, -85.5714