Carthage, South Dakota facts for kids
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Carthage, South Dakota
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Location in Miner County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Miner |
| Incorporated | 1898 |
| Elevation | 1,431 ft (436 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 127 |
| • Density | 86.99/sq mi (33.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57323
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-10220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267311 |
Carthage is a small city in Miner County, South Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 127 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the central part of the state.
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History of Carthage
Carthage was officially planned out in 1883. It was named after another place called Carthage, New York. The city was officially made a town in 1898.
Geography of Carthage
Carthage is located in South Dakota. The city covers about 1.49 square miles (3.86 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A very small part is water.
People in Carthage
Over the years, the number of people living in Carthage has changed. For example, in 1920, over 600 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 127.
Carthage in 2010
In 2010, there were 144 people living in Carthage. They lived in 80 homes. Most of the people were White. A small number were Asian or from two or more different backgrounds.
About 15% of the homes had children under 18 living in them. Many homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent. The average age of people in the city was about 52 years old.
Famous People from Carthage
- Paul A. Magnuson - He was a United States district judge. This means he was a judge in a federal court.
- John A. Jerlow - He owned a company that built roads.
See also
In Spanish: Carthage (Dakota del Sur) para niños
