West Carthage is a village located in Jefferson County New York. West Carthage has a 2024 population of 1,749. West Carthage is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually and its population has decreased by -1.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,767 in 2020.
The average household income in West Carthage is $77,124 with a poverty rate of 11.7%. The median age in West Carthage is 33.1 years: 32 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Carthage was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,286 | 78.8% |
| Black or African American | 155 | 9.5% |
| Two or more races | 96 | 5.88% |
| Other race | 84 | 5.15% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 845 | 1.92 | 37.6 | 62.4 |
| Non Family | 472 | 1.13 | 24.4 | 75.6 |
| Married | 259 | 3.14 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Female | 109 | 2.43 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Male | 5 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
2.76
Average Family Size
1.92
Average Household Size
37.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 77 | 7.03% |
| Associates Degree | 86 | 7.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 173 | 15.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 89 | 8.13% |
| High School Graduate | 348 | 31.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71 | 6.48% |
| Some College | 251 | 22.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 846 | 738 | 197 |
| Hispanic | 107 | 102 | 27 |
| Black | 78 | 78 | 26 |
| Other Race | 57 | 20 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 8 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 4 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,000 | $52,625 | $37,163 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,636 | $83,929 | $57,727 |
| High School Graduate | $35,071 | $36,458 | $12,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,517 | $58,897 | $37,137 |
| Some College | $48,333 | $95,543 | $45,585 |
$45,517
Average Earnings
$58,897
Average Male
$37,137
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.05% of West Carthage residents speak only English, while 5.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,141 | 140 | 12.27% |
| Black | 155 | 22 | 14.19% |
| Other | 67 | 19 | 28.36% |
| Hispanic | 177 | 10 | 5.65% |
11.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.31%
Male Poverty Rate
13.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Carthage is Other, with 28.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Carthage is Hispanic, with 5.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.59% |
| High School | 14.08% |
| Some College | 4.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 3.86% |
| Female Employed | 3.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,375 | $105,227 |
| Households | $46,875 | $77,124 |
| Married Families | $93,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,773 | $47,669 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
185
Number of Veterans
139
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 117 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| Vietnam | 26 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 64 |
| 18 to 34 | 61 |
| 75+ | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 127 | 12.75% |
| Black | 47 | 45.63% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 10.17% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 32% |
| Other Race | 3 | 5.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
49%
Employment Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.46%
Born in West Carthage
89.77%
Native Born
10.23%
Foreign Born
4.17%
Non Citizen
6.07%
Naturalized
89.77% of West Carthage residents were born in the United States, with 61.46% having been born in New York. 4.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,728 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2028 | 1,732 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2027 | 1,736 | -5 | -0.29% |
| 2026 | 1,741 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2025 | 1,745 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2024 | 1,749 | -5 | -0.29% |
| 2023 | 1,754 | -10 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 1,764 | -12 | -0.68% |
| 2021 | 1,776 | 9 | 0.51% |
| 2020 | 1,767 | -169 | -8.73% |
| 2019 | 1,936 | -35 | -1.78% |
| 2018 | 1,971 | -20 | -1% |
| 2017 | 1,991 | 7 | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 1,984 | -57 | -2.79% |
| 2015 | 2,041 | -18 | -0.87% |
| 2014 | 2,059 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 2,063 | -28 | -1.34% |
| 2012 | 2,091 | 44 | 2.15% |
| 2011 | 2,047 | 27 | 1.34% |
| 2010 | 2,020 | 0 | 0% |