Carthage, Missouri

Carthage is a city in Jasper County, Missouri, United States. The population was 15,522 as of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Jasper County and is nicknamed "America's Maple Leaf City."

Carthage, Missouri
Stores around the Courthouse square
Nickname: 
America’s Maple Leaf City
Location within Jasper County and Missouri
Coordinates: 37°09′38″N 94°18′22″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyJasper
Government
  TypeMayor-council government
  MayorDan Rife
  City AdministratorGreg Dagnan
  Missouri SenateJill Carter (R)
  Missouri HouseCody Smith (R)
  U.S. CongressEric Burlison (R)
Area
  Total11.95 sq mi (30.96 km2)
  Land11.91 sq mi (30.84 km2)
  Water0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2)
Elevation
1,040 ft (320 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total15,522
  Density1,303.71/sq mi (503.38/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
64836
Area code417
FIPS code29-11656
GNIS feature ID2393760
Websitehttp://carthagemo.gov/
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