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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Carthage

New York · 2,102 residents · 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 $30,156. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $57,400. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,102
−3%since 1990
from 2,166 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,607 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,656 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.8
+1%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024West Carthage
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,156
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,674 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,915
+32%since 1990
from $11,263 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.6%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$437
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $365 in 1990
US average: $602
48.2%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 53.9% in 1990
51.8% rent
1.9
−7%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,005)
Black5.6%(121)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(72)
Asian1%(22)
Diversity Score24.2%(523)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(1,831)
Black3.9%(82)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(113)
Asian1.8%(38)
Diversity Score26%(547)
26
+8%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.0%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.8%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−26%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Carthage, New York?

West Carthage, New York has about 2,102 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Carthage, New York earns about $30,156 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 $57,400, and the typical rent is about $437 a month.

How educated are people in West Carthage, New York?

About 19.0% 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 10.6% 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 64 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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