The population of Karthaus is 967. Of this total, 189 are under the age of twenty. Males make up 98.9% of the population, while females make up 37.8% of the population. There are approximately eight hundred ninety deaths each year. There are nine hundred and thirty-seven races represented in the population of Karthaus. There are ten distinct ethnic groups.
There are a variety of mineral deposits throughout the area. Karthaus is particularly rich in bituminous coal, which was in high demand during the early nineteenth century. Coal from the nearby Cataract and Three Runs mines provided a large portion of the township's economy. It was sold in Columbia at 37-1/2 cents a bushel. It was then that the township was officially named after its landowner.
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The township of Karthaus was originally part of the larger Lawrence township. Its southern boundary was the winding Susquehanna. The west boundary was Covington township. In 1814, the Allegheny Coal Company sent representatives to Karthaus County to help with coal extraction and settlement. A small portion of Karthaus was included in Lawrence township. Its location in Karthaus County was advantageous to the Allegheny Coal Company, who later sent representatives to the area to promote mining operations.