This was 16.7 percent lower than the state average of 36 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 891.
85.9 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 | 78 | 14.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 222 | 40.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 56 | 10.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 37 | 6.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 54 | 9.7 |
| Associate's degree | 47 | 8.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 38 | 6.9 |
| Master's degree | 22 | 4 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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