South Carthage, Tennessee facts for kids

Quick facts for kids South Carthage, Tennessee
Town
Buildings along Old Highway 53
Location of South Carthage in Smith County, Tennessee.
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  (2020)
• Total	1,490
• Density	581.35/sq mi (224.45/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, USA. It is located right across the Cumberland River from the town of Carthage. In 2020, about 1,490 people lived here.

Where is South Carthage Located?

South Carthage is found at 36°14′44″N 85°57′29″W / 36.24556°N 85.95806°W / 36.24556; -85.95806. The town stretches along the south bank of the Cumberland River. It goes from Goodall Island all the way to where the Caney Fork river joins the Cumberland.

Major roads like U.S. Route 70N, State Route 25, and State Route 53 pass through South Carthage. The town is connected to Carthage by two bridges. These are the Cordell Hull Bridge and the Veterans Memorial Bridge.

According to the United States Census Bureau, South Carthage covers about 6.8 square kilometers (2.6 square miles) of land. A small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.08 square miles), is water.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in South Carthage has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts:

People in South Carthage: 2020 Census

The 2020 United States census counted 1,490 people living in South Carthage. There were 536 households and 344 families in the town.

Here's a breakdown of the different groups of people living in South Carthage in 2020:

See also

In Spanish: South Carthage para niños