This was 12.4 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,518.
91.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Carthage for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 160 | 8.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 453 | 24.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 147 | 7.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 136 | 7.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 417 | 22.4 |
| Associate's degree | 191 | 10.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 205 | 11 |
| Master's degree | 141 | 7.6 |
| Professional school degree | 6 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 6 | 0.3 |
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