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West Carthage

New York · 2,012 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 $37,875. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,600. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,012
−4%since 2000
from 2,102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,538 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,607 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024West Carthage
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,875
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,156 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,770
+26%since 2000
from $14,915 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,600
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.2%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 48.2% in 2000
54.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+51%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,771)
Black3.9%(79)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(82)
Asian1.5%(31)
Other2.9%(59)
Diversity Score28.6%(575)
Diversity Score
29
+10%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 93.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.2%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
47.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.1%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Carthage, New York?

West Carthage, New York has about 2,012 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Carthage, New York earns about $37,875 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 $108,600, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in West Carthage, New York?

About 12.9% 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 16.0% 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 154 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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