Carthage, Texas
Carthage is a city in Panola County, Texas, in East Texas, about 34 miles southeast of Longview as the crow flies, with a population of about 6,653.
Panola
County
6,653
Population
East Texas
Region
10.7 sq mi
Land Area
34 mi
straight line to Longview
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Carthage on Wikipedia
Carthage City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Carthage.
Major roads: Hwy 149 · Loop 436 · SW Loop 436 · State Hwy 149 · State Hwy 315 · State Spur 572 · US Hwy 59 · US Hwy 59D Bus
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Carthage from our research
What we've verified about Carthage, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- The Panola County seat that sat atop one of the largest gas fields in the U.S. and gave country music Tex Ritter and Jim Reeves. Details →
- Dining
- 30 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Burgers & American · Pizza & Italian; 2 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 10 public schools within 12 miles, across 4 districts and charters, mainly Carthage ISD, Beckville ISD and Panola Charter School. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- SWEPCO electricity (regulated, no plan shopping), CenterPoint gas, City of Carthage water, Waste Connections trash, and internet in Panola County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Martin Creek Lake (16 mi), Caddo Lake (38 mi), Tyler (60 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Murvaul (11 mi), Martin Creek Lake (15 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 1 licensed plumber, 3 licensed HVAC contractors and 7 licensed electricians serve Carthage. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Carthage, Texas
Panola County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Carthage in Panola County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Carthage in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Moving to East Texas: What You Need to Know
Thinking about moving to East Texas? A fact-checked guide to healthcare, schools, getting around, weather, and daily life in Tyler, Jacksonville, and the towns around them.
Read Guide →Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Cost of Living in East Texas
What it costs to live in East Texas, using Census figures: home values and rents in Tyler, Jacksonville and Athens compared with Texas and the big metros, plus taxes, utilities, healthcare and driving.
Read Guide →Retiring in East Texas: Why Retirees Love It Here
Retiring in East Texas: Tyler's trauma-designated hospitals, Texas 65+ school-tax exemptions, lake towns like Gun Barrel City and Hideaway, and sourced drive times and weather.
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