City government · Leake County, MS
Carthage's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended September 30, 2023), Carthage took in $6.3 million and spent $6.0 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Carthage's money comes from state tax money.A typical U.S. city, town or village of under 10,000 people gets 10%.
City taxes12%
What's in other taxesPublic utility taxes and motor fuel taxes
- Public utility taxes$144 thousand
- Motor fuel taxes$24 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services29%
What's in fees for servicesWater and sewer
- Water$977 thousand
- Sewer$830 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money59%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Where it goes
What stands out
of Carthage's spending goes to roads, transit and parking.A typical U.S. city, town or village of under 10,000 people spends 10%.
Spending by category100%
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways and airports
- Roads and highways$4.5 million
- Airports$5 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice and inspections and regulation
- Police$1.5 million
- Inspections and regulation$25 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Carthage. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit file, fiscal year ended September 30, 2023.
What this covers. The money of City of Carthage itself. Other governments that serve the same area (the city, county, school district and state) are separate and not included. Borrowing, transfers between a government's own funds, and pension trust funds are not counted as revenue.