Carthage village, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Carthage village is a small community located in New York. The total population is 3,546. It ranks as the 449th most populous out of 1,287 cities and towns in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carthage village is 27.8 years. This is 30% lower than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carthage village is $58,356. This is 31% lower than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $126,300. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $403,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Carthage village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 49.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Carthage village is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.7%. The Black or African American population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.7%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Carthage village, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,287 Census-designated places in New York. For official data, visit data.census.gov.