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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Carthage

New York · 4,344 residents · 2.425 sq mi
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Carthage has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,964. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $53,600. Households here earn about 33% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,344
+17%vs 2000
vs 3,721 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,791 / sq mi
+17%vs 2000
vs 1,534 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.6
−14%vs 2000
vs 34.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Carthage
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,964
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,583 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,039
−23%vs 2000
vs $13,029 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.6%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$53,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$377
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $415 in 2000
US average: $450
47.3%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 44.7% in 2000
52.7% rent
2.4
+1%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(3,358)
Black4.1%(151)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(100)
Asian1%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.6%(692)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(3,999)
Black6%(260)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(67)
Asian1.5%(65)
Other0.5%(20)
Diversity Score21.8%(946)
22
+17%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.5%
−10.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
+55%vs 2000
vs 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carthage, New York?

Carthage, New York has about 4,344 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Carthage, New York?

The typical household in Carthage, New York earns about $21,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carthage, New York expensive?

In Carthage, New York, the median home is worth about $53,600, and the typical rent is about $377 a month.

How educated are people in Carthage, New York?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Carthage, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carthage, New York?

About 16.6% of people in Carthage, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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