South Carthage, Tennessee facts for kids
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South Carthage, Tennessee
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Buildings along Old Highway 53
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Location of South Carthage in Smith County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Smith |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.64 sq mi (6.84 km2) |
| • Land | 2.56 sq mi (6.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,322 |
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(2019)
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1,398 |
| • Density | 545.45/sq mi (210.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 47-69680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1270836 |
South Carthage is a town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,322 at the 2010 census. The town is located along the Cumberland River opposite Carthage.
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Geography
South Carthage is located at 36°14′44″N 85°57′29″W / 36.24556°N 85.95806°W (36.245584, -85.958043).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2), of which 2.6 square miles (6.8 km2) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2), or 2.91%, is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 859 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,004 | 16.9% | |
| 1990 | 851 | −15.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,302 | 53.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,322 | 1.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,398 | 5.7% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,324 | 88.86% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 48 | 3.22% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.94% |
| Other/Mixed | 52 | 3.49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 | 3.29% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,490 people, 536 households, and 344 families residing in the town.
See also
In Spanish: South Carthage para niños
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