West Carthage

County:: Jefferson County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 1.308
State:: New York

West Carthage is a village located in Jefferson County, New York. West Carthage has a 2025 population of 1,745. West Carthage is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -1.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,767 in 2020.

The average household income in West Carthage is $88,925 with a poverty rate of 11.17%.The median age in West Carthage is 33.4 years: 31.9 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Carthage includes 77.79% White, 6.57% Black or African American, 5.94% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	1,492	77.79%
Two or more races	169	8.81%
Black or African American	126	6.57%
Other race	114	5.94%
Asian	16	0.83%
Native American	1	0.05%

West Carthage Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Carthage's average per capita income is $48,607. Household income levels show a median of $49,074. The poverty rate stands at 11.17%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$98,333	-
Families	$95,375	$114,592
Households	$49,074	$88,925
Non Families	$41,080	$54,045

$48,607

Average Income

$49,074

Median Household Income

11.17%

Poverty Rate