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West Carthage

New York · 1,780 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 $42,361. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 322 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,400. Households here earn about 40% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,780
−15%since 2000
from 2,102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,361 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,607 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+15%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024West Carthage
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,361
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,156 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,747
+93%since 2000
from $14,915 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,400
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$978
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 48.2% in 2000
54.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+62%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(1,460)
Black2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(105)
Asian1.1%(20)
Other4.7%(84)
Diversity Score32.5%(579)
Diversity Score
33
+25%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+104%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 93.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Carthage, New York?

West Carthage, New York has about 1,780 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Carthage, New York earns about $42,361 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 $130,400, and the typical rent is about $978 a month.

How educated are people in West Carthage, New York?

About 24.3% 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 11.1% 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 386 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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