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West Carthage

New York · 1,721 residents (2025 est.) · 1.308 sq mi
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West Carthage has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,885. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $192,100. Households here earn about 42% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,864
−11%since 2000
from 2,102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,425 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,607 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
+14%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,721 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024West Carthage
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,885
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,156 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,284
+210%since 2000
from $14,915 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
+15%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,100
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$985
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 48.2% in 2000
58.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+102%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(1,831)
Black3.9%(82)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(113)
Asian1.8%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score26%(547)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(1,353)
Black7.5%(140)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(134)
Asian1%(19)
Other11.7%(218)
Diversity Score56.1%(1,045)
Diversity Score
56
+116%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+63%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 93.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.7%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2017
from 79.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2016
from 89.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2016
from 7.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Carthage, New York?

West Carthage, New York has about 1,864 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Carthage, New York earns about $49,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Carthage, New York expensive?

In West Carthage, New York, the median home is worth about $192,100, and the typical rent is about $985 a month.

How educated are people in West Carthage, New York?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Carthage, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Carthage, New York?

About 10.4% of people in West Carthage, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Carthage, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, West Carthage, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 302 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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