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Carthage, NY
Village in Jefferson County, New York.
Population
3,510
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,447
ZIP codes
0
Carthage and its ZIP codes
Carthage at a glance
- Carthage is about 3.4 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,125 a year, 32% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,200 (69% below New York) and median rent is $913 a month.
Local data for Carthage, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carthage, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,125
Poverty rate
25.8%
Median home value
$131,200
Median rent
$913/mo
Homeownership
43.4%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
27.3
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (710), Irish Americans (681), French Americans (422).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Carthage.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,625
40,563 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,150
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$877M
FY 2026, $7,511 per person
How people get to work
Carthage, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home2.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carthage, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
642
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
253
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 11°F
44.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carthage, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Carthage
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West CarthageVillage | 1.1 mi | 1.3 |
| HerringsCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.2 |
| DeferietVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Great BendCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 5.8 |
| CopenhagenVillage | 7.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Natural BridgeCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.3 |
| Felts MillsCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| CastorlandVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Black RiverVillage | 9.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Fort DrumCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 14.3 |
| Evans MillsVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| CalciumCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.6 |
| PhiladelphiaVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| CroghanVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| AntwerpVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| Pamelia CenterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carthage, NY in?
- Carthage is in Jefferson County, New York.
- What is the population of Carthage, NY?
- About 3,510 people live in Carthage, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carthage?
- Nearby places include West Carthage (1.1 mi), Herrings (3.2 mi), Deferiet (4.7 mi), Great Bend (5.2 mi), Copenhagen (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023