Town of Carthage, Franklin County, Maine

The Town of Carthage is a town in Franklin County, Maine. About 845 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 33.3 sq mi (86.3 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Town of Carthage in Maine
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
845 ± 269
County
Franklin County
School district
Regional School Unit 56
Land area
33.3 sq mi (86.3 km²)
Type
TownIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$79,107 ± $17,968
Median home value
$144,300 ± $40,611
Water area
0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²)
State
Maine
Census code (GEOID)
2300710915
Coordinates (central point)
44.599474, -70.410737

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Town of Dixfield, Oxford County4.6 mi south
  2. Town of Mexico, Oxford County5.2 mi southwest
  3. Town of Weld6.4 mi north
  4. Town of Wilton8.2 mi east
  5. Town of Roxbury, Oxford County10 mi northwest

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with the Town of Carthage. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other towns and plantations in Franklin County, largest first

  1. Town of Farmington8,157 people
  2. Town of Jay4,657 people
  3. Town of Wilton3,862 people
  4. Town of New Sharon1,550 people
  5. Town of Chesterville1,397 people
  6. Town of Strong1,249 people
  7. Town of Phillips1,094 people
  8. Town of Industry988 people
  9. Town of Temple824 people
  10. Town of Kingfield820 people
  11. Town of Rangeley792 people
  12. Town of Carrabassett Valley637 people
All 20
  1. Town of New Vineyard607 people
  2. Town of Weld459 people
  3. Town of Eustis453 people
  4. Town of Avon359 people
  5. Dallas Plantation220 people
  6. Sandy River Plantation90 people
  7. Rangeley Plantation81 people
  8. Coplin Plantation51 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Franklin County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in the Town of Carthage

Longest day
15 hours 34 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 49 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
4:55 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
7:25 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:01 PM around December 10
Latest sunset
8:30 PM around June 26

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:15 AM4:27 PM9 h 12 min
Feb 156:42 AM5:10 PM10 h 28 min
Mar 156:54 AM6:47 PM11 h 53 min
Apr 155:57 AM7:26 PM13 h 29 min
May 155:14 AM8:02 PM14 h 48 min
Jun 154:55 AM8:28 PM15 h 33 min
Jul 155:10 AM8:24 PM15 h 14 min
Aug 155:44 AM7:47 PM14 h 3 min
Sep 156:20 AM6:52 PM12 h 32 min
Oct 156:56 AM5:57 PM11 h 1 min
Nov 156:37 AM4:13 PM9 h 36 min
Dec 157:11 AM4:01 PM8 h 50 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

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A town line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Franklin County or the local office.

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