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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Carthage

New York · 3,721 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 $24,583. Population has declined 14% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,200. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,721
−14%since 1990
from 4,344 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,534 / sq mi
−14%since 1990
from 1,791 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.2
+16%since 1990
from 29.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Carthage
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,583
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,964 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,029
+30%since 1990
from $10,039 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.5%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,200
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$415
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $377 in 1990
US average: $602
44.7%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 47.3% in 1990
55.3% rent
2.4
−1%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(3,999)
Black6%(260)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(67)
Asian1.5%(65)
Diversity Score21.8%(946)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(3,358)
Black4.1%(151)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(100)
Asian1%(36)
Diversity Score18.6%(692)
19
−15%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.2%
+10.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.7 min
−36%since 1990
from 16.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 3,721 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Carthage, New York earns about $24,583 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 $59,200, and the typical rent is about $415 a month.

How educated are people in Carthage, New York?

About 14.4% 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 23.5% of people in Carthage, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carthage, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Carthage, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 623 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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