West Carthage, NY

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West Carthage Overview

1,632
TOTAL POPULATION
803
MALE POPULATION
829
FEMALE POPULATION
96.86
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.24
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,909
PER CAPITA INCOME
$90,375
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,875
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
822
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
0.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in West Carthage

The most populous races in West Carthage are White / Caucasian (1,286 | 78.8%), Hispanic or Latino (177 | 10.8%), and Black / African American (155 | 9.5%).
Race in West Carthage
Race# Population% Population
Asian90.5%
Black / African American1559.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino17710.8%
Native / Alaskan20.1%
White / Caucasian1,28678.8%
Two or more Races965.9%
Some other Race845.1%
Total1,632100.0%

Ancestry in West Carthage

The most populous ancestries reported in West Carthage are German (222 | 13.6%), Irish (222 | 13.6%), English (136 | 8.3%), French (119 | 7.3%), and Mexican (111 | 6.8%), together accounting for 49.6% of all West Carthage residents.
Ancestry in West Carthage
Ancestry# Population% Population
American945.8%
Arab90.5%
British40.3%
Burmese70.4%
Canadian100.6%
Central American332.0%
Czech60.4%
Dominican311.9%
Dutch130.8%
English1368.3%
European201.2%
French1197.3%
French American Indian10.1%
French Canadian392.4%
German22213.6%
Greek90.5%
Haitian684.2%
Honduran332.0%
Hungarian412.5%
Irish22213.6%
Iroquois20.1%
Italian996.1%
Jamaican563.4%
Lebanese90.5%
Mexican1116.8%
Polish231.4%
Russian30.2%
Scotch-Irish100.6%
Scottish191.2%
Serbian60.4%
Swedish30.2%
Swiss100.6%
Ukrainian50.3%
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Immigrants in West Carthage

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in West Carthage came from Latin America (136 | 8.3%), Caribbean (79 | 4.8%), Central America (57 | 3.5%), Jamaica (48 | 2.9%), and Honduras (33 | 2.0%), together accounting for 21.6% of all West Carthage residents.
Immigrants in West Carthage
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia90.5%
Canada50.3%
Caribbean794.8%
Central America573.5%
Croatia60.4%
Dominican Republic130.8%
Eastern Europe60.4%
Europe171.0%
Germany110.7%
Haiti181.1%
Honduras332.0%
India40.3%
Jamaica482.9%
Latin America1368.3%
Mexico241.5%
Pakistan50.3%
South Central Asia90.5%
Western Europe110.7%
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Sex and Age in West Carthage

Sex and Age in West Carthage

The most populous age groups in West Carthage are 20 to 24 Years (116 | 14.4%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (113 | 13.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in West Carthage
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years52 (6.5%)50 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Years65 (8.1%)17 (2.1%)
10 to 14 Years33 (4.1%)53 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years24 (3.0%)72 (8.7%)
20 to 24 Years116 (14.4%)55 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years71 (8.8%)113 (13.6%)
30 to 34 Years101 (12.6%)81 (9.8%)
35 to 39 Years68 (8.5%)35 (4.2%)
40 to 44 Years14 (1.7%)41 (5.0%)
45 to 49 Years20 (2.5%)24 (2.9%)
50 to 54 Years43 (5.3%)26 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years32 (4.0%)36 (4.3%)
60 to 64 Years37 (4.6%)48 (5.8%)
65 to 69 Years22 (2.7%)62 (7.5%)
70 to 74 Years57 (7.1%)42 (5.1%)
75 to 79 Years5 (0.6%)22 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years6 (0.7%)13 (1.6%)
85 Years and over37 (4.6%)39 (4.7%)
Total803 (100.0%)829 (100.0%)

Families and Households in West Carthage

Median Family Size in West Carthage

The median family size in West Carthage is 2.76 persons per family, with married-couple families (259 | 69.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.98 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5 | 1.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in West Carthage
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple259 (69.4%)2.98
Single Male/Father5 (1.3%)2.00
Single Female/Mother109 (29.2%)2.27
Total Families373 (100.0%)2.76

Median Household Size in West Carthage

The median household size in West Carthage is 1.92 persons per household, with married-couple households (259 | 30.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.14 persons per household. non-family households (472 | 55.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Median Household Size in West Carthage
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple259 (30.6%)3.14
Single Male/Father5 (0.6%)2.00
Single Female/Mother109 (12.9%)2.43
Non-family472 (55.9%)1.13
Total Households845 (100.0%)1.92

Household Size by Marriage Status in West Carthage

Out of a total of 845 households in West Carthage, 373 (44.1%) are family households, while 472 (55.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 171, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 423.
Household Size by Marriage Status in West Carthage
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-423 (50.1%)
2-Person Households171 (20.2%)31 (3.7%)
3-Person Households95 (11.2%)18 (2.1%)
4-Person Households30 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households58 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households19 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total373 (44.1%)472 (55.9%)

Female Fertility in West Carthage

Fertility by Age in West Carthage

Average fertility rate in West Carthage is 101.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 173.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in West Carthage
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years43 (100.0%)173.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total43 (100.0%)101.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Carthage

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Carthage
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in West Carthage

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in West Carthage
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School3 (7.0%)31.0
High School Diploma25 (58.1%)313.0
College or Associate's Degree12 (27.9%)90.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree3 (7.0%)86.0
Total43 (100.0%)101.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Carthage

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Carthage
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in West Carthage

Income Overview in West Carthage

Per Capita Income in West Carthage is $39,909, while median incomes of families and households are $90,375 and $46,875 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,632$39,909
Median Family Income373$90,375
Mean Family Income373$105,227
Median Household Income845$46,875
Mean Household Income845$77,124
Income Deficit373$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,63233.99%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,63266.01¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,6320.51

Earnings by Sex in West Carthage

Average Earnings in West Carthage are $40,326, $53,942 for men and $35,605 for women, a difference of 34.0%.
Earnings by Sex in West Carthage
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male449 (52.6%)$53,942
Female405 (47.4%)$35,605
Total854 (100.0%)$40,326

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Carthage

The most common earnings brackets in West Carthage are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (84 | 18.7%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (64 | 15.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Carthage
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less34 (7.6%)9 (2.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99910 (2.2%)14 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)14 (3.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)13 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)20 (4.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)7 (1.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4999 (2.0%)8 (2.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99910 (2.2%)19 (4.7%)
$20,000 to $22,4995 (1.1%)10 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99929 (6.5%)16 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9993 (0.7%)18 (4.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99916 (3.6%)47 (11.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99966 (14.7%)47 (11.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99914 (3.1%)17 (4.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99916 (3.6%)64 (15.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99918 (4.0%)9 (2.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99984 (18.7%)22 (5.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99917 (3.8%)15 (3.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99951 (11.4%)11 (2.7%)
$100,000+67 (14.9%)25 (6.2%)
Total449 (100.0%)405 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Carthage

Average earnings in West Carthage are $58,897 for men and $37,137 for women, a difference of 36.9%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $95,543, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $36,458. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,727, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $12,083.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Carthage
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$36,458$12,083
College or Associate's Degree$95,543$45,585
Bachelor's Degree$52,625$37,163
Graduate Degree$83,929$57,727
Total$58,897$37,137

Family Income in West Carthage

Family Income Brackets in West Carthage

According to the West Carthage family income data, there are 124 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 33.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 9 families (2.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in West Carthage
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000112.9%
$10,000 to $14,99992.4%
$15,000 to $24,999225.9%
$25,000 to $34,999164.3%
$35,000 to $49,9998522.8%
$50,000 to $74,999287.5%
$75,000 to $99,9995213.9%
$100,000 to $149,99912433.2%
$150,000 to $199,999102.7%
$200,000+164.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Carthage

4-person families (30 | 8.0%) account for the highest median family income in West Carthage with $109,000 per family, while 3-person families (89 | 23.9%) have the highest median income of $31,521 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Carthage
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families197 (52.8%)$0
3-Person Families89 (23.9%)$94,563
4-Person Families30 (8.0%)$109,000
5-Person Families38 (10.2%)$48,646
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families19 (5.1%)$0
Total373 (100.0%)$90,375

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Carthage

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Carthage
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners66 (17.7%)$24,773
1 Earner130 (34.8%)$62,500
2 Earners170 (45.6%)$101,389
3+ Earners7 (1.9%)$0
Total373 (100.0%)$90,375

Household Income in West Carthage

Household Income Brackets in West Carthage

With 217 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in West Carthage, accounting for 25.7% of all households. In contrast, only 36 households (4.3%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in West Carthage
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000516.0%
$10,000 to $14,999505.9%
$15,000 to $24,99911513.6%
$25,000 to $34,999374.4%
$35,000 to $49,99921725.7%
$50,000 to $74,99910712.7%
$75,000 to $99,999435.1%
$100,000 to $149,99914617.3%
$150,000 to $199,999364.3%
$200,000+435.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in West Carthage

The median household income in West Carthage is $46,875, with the highest median household income of $66,094 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 341 households (40.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $28,750, with 239 households (28.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in West Carthage
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years84 (9.9%)$38,906
25 to 44 Years341 (40.4%)$66,094
45 to 64 Years181 (21.4%)$47,750
65+ Years239 (28.3%)$28,750
Total845 (100.0%)$46,875

Poverty in West Carthage

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Carthage

With 10.3% poverty level for males and 13.0% for females among the residents of West Carthage, 75 year old and over males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 17 males (35.4%) and 4 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Carthage
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (9.6%)10 (20.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)3 (16.7%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)2 (4.4%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years24 (17.6%)6 (5.4%)
25 to 34 Years15 (8.7%)25 (12.9%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)15 (19.7%)
45 to 54 Years6 (9.5%)4 (8.0%)
55 to 64 Years8 (11.6%)20 (23.8%)
65 to 74 Years6 (7.6%)19 (18.3%)
75 Years and over17 (35.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total81 (10.3%)108 (13.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Carthage

According to the poverty statistics in West Carthage, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Carthage
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years47 (90.4%)40 (80.0%)
5 Years10 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years64 (100.0%)15 (83.3%)
12 to 14 Years7 (100.0%)43 (95.6%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years4 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years112 (82.4%)104 (94.6%)
25 to 34 Years157 (91.3%)169 (87.1%)
35 to 44 Years82 (100.0%)61 (80.3%)
45 to 54 Years57 (90.5%)46 (92.0%)
55 to 64 Years61 (88.4%)64 (76.2%)
65 to 74 Years73 (92.4%)85 (81.7%)
75 Years and over31 (64.6%)74 (100.0%)
Total705 (89.7%)721 (87.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Carthage

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in West Carthage show that 4.6% or 12 of the total 259 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 10.4%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.2%, which includes 4 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Carthage
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children122 (96.8%)4 (3.2%)
1 or 2 Children82 (96.5%)3 (3.5%)
3 or 4 Children43 (89.6%)5 (10.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total247 (95.4%)12 (4.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Carthage

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Carthage
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)9 (23.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)4 (5.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)13 (11.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Carthage

The poverty data for West Carthage shows that 12 of the married-couple family households (4.6%) and 13 of the single-parent households (11.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (10.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 household (23.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Carthage
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children4 (3.2%)9 (23.7%)
1 or 2 Children3 (3.5%)4 (5.3%)
3 or 4 Children5 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (4.6%)13 (11.4%)

Employment Characteristics in West Carthage

Employment by Class of Employer in West Carthage

Among the 806 employed individuals in West Carthage, private company employees (303 | 37.6%), federal government employees (262 | 32.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (83 | 10.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in West Carthage
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees30337.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)222.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)172.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations8310.3%
Local Government Employees496.1%
State Government Employees708.7%
Federal Government Employees26232.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total806100.0%

Employment Status by Age in West Carthage

According to the labor force statistics for West Carthage, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,358), 60.5% or 822 individuals are in the labor force, with 0.9% or 7 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 97.3% or 179 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 7.1% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in West Carthage
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years32 (34.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years130 (76.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years179 (97.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years150 (82.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years126 (79.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years84 (74.3%)6 (7.1%)
55 to 59 Years56 (82.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years38 (44.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years26 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total822 (60.5%)7 (0.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Carthage

According to labor force statistics for West Carthage, 80.1% of individuals (633) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (790) are in the labor force, with 1.1% or 7 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 93.1% or 203 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.0% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Carthage
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School22 (24.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma170 (75.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree238 (92.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher203 (93.1%)7 (3.0%)
Total633 (80.1%)9 (1.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in West Carthage

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Carthage are Community & Social Service (76 | 11.4%), Management (49 | 7.4%), Education Instruction & Library (45 | 6.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (41 | 6.2%), and Health Technologists (33 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in West Carthage

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Carthage, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Business & Financial (77.8%), and Management (61.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in West Carthage
OccupationMaleFemale
Management30 (61.2%)19 (38.8%)
Business & Financial21 (77.8%)6 (22.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science14 (50.0%)14 (50.0%)
Computers & Mathematics14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 8 (10.5%)68 (89.5%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library8 (17.8%)37 (82.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating7 (17.1%)34 (82.9%)
Health Technologists7 (21.2%)26 (78.8%)
Total (Category)80 (36.2%)141 (63.8%)
Total (Overall)285 (42.8%)381 (57.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in West Carthage are Food Preparation & Serving (64 | 9.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (25 | 3.7%), Healthcare Support (24 | 3.6%), Security & Protection (21 | 3.2%), and Personal Care & Service (17 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in West Carthage

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in West Carthage, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (71.4%), and Law Enforcement (60.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (90.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in West Carthage
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Security & Protection15 (71.4%)6 (28.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement9 (60.0%)6 (40.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving6 (9.4%)58 (90.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance15 (60.0%)10 (40.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total (Category)36 (23.8%)115 (76.2%)
Total (Overall)285 (42.8%)381 (57.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in West Carthage are Office & Administration (84 | 12.6%), and Sales & Related (72 | 10.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in West Carthage

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in West Carthage
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related31 (43.1%)41 (56.9%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)84 (100.0%)
Total (Category)31 (19.9%)125 (80.1%)
Total (Overall)285 (42.8%)381 (57.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in West Carthage are Construction & Extraction (62 | 9.3%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (19 | 2.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in West Carthage

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in West Carthage
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)285 (42.8%)381 (57.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in West Carthage are Transportation (28 | 4.2%), Material Moving (22 | 3.3%), and Production (7 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in West Carthage

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in West Carthage
OccupationMaleFemale
Production7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)285 (42.8%)381 (57.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in West Carthage

Employment Industries in West Carthage

The major employment industries in West Carthage include Public Administration (136 | 20.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (125 | 18.8%), Construction (78 | 11.7%), Educational Services (65 | 9.8%), and Retail Trade (62 | 9.3%).
Employment Industries in West Carthage

Employment Industries by Sex in West Carthage

The West Carthage industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in West Carthage
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction76 (97.4%)2 (2.6%)
Manufacturing28 (84.9%)5 (15.1%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Retail Trade36 (58.1%)26 (41.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific8 (32.0%)17 (68.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support10 (66.7%)5 (33.3%)
Educational Services17 (26.2%)48 (73.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance7 (5.6%)118 (94.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services15 (25.9%)43 (74.1%)
Public Administration62 (45.6%)74 (54.4%)
Total285 (42.8%)381 (57.2%)

Education in West Carthage

School Enrollment in West Carthage

The most common levels of schooling among the 276 students in West Carthage are high school (65 | 23.5%), elementary school (64 | 23.2%), and college / undergraduate (56 | 20.3%).
School Enrollment in West Carthage
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool155.4%
Kindergarten207.2%
Elementary School6423.2%
Middle School5218.8%
High School6523.5%
College / Undergraduate5620.3%
Graduate / Professional41.5%
Total276100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Carthage

Out of a total of 276 students who are enrolled in schools in West Carthage, 37 (13.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 239 (86.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 25 (48.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 11 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Carthage
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds57 (82.6%)12 (17.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds27 (51.9%)25 (48.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total239 (86.6%)37 (13.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Carthage

Education (74 | 27.5%), liberal arts & history (49 | 18.2%), business (26 | 9.7%), social sciences (25 | 9.3%), and science & technology (25 | 9.3%) are the most common fields of study among 269 individuals in West Carthage who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Carthage
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics103.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural51.9%
Physical & Health Sciences31.1%
Psychology124.5%
Social Sciences259.3%
Engineering51.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology259.3%
Business269.7%
Education7427.5%
Literature & Languages114.1%
Liberal Arts & History4918.2%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications176.3%
Arts & Humanities72.6%
Total269100.0%

Transportation & Commute in West Carthage

Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Carthage

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in West Carthage are males with 2 vehicles (169, accounting for 40.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (166, making up 43.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Carthage
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle6 (1.4%)35 (9.1%)
1 Vehicle147 (35.1%)142 (36.9%)
2 Vehicles169 (40.3%)166 (43.1%)
3 Vehicles25 (6.0%)39 (10.1%)
4 Vehicles72 (17.2%)3 (0.8%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total419 (100.0%)385 (100.0%)

Commute Time in West Carthage

The most frequently occuring commute durations in West Carthage are 20 to 24 minutes (183 commuters, 24.2%), 5 to 9 minutes (116 commuters, 15.3%), and 30 to 34 minutes (107 commuters, 14.1%).
Commute Time in West Carthage
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes344.5%
5 to 9 Minutes11615.3%
10 to 14 Minutes618.1%
15 to 19 Minutes10313.6%
20 to 24 Minutes18324.2%
25 to 29 Minutes759.9%
30 to 34 Minutes10714.1%
35 to 39 Minutes30.4%
40 to 44 Minutes81.1%
45 to 59 Minutes172.2%
60 to 89 Minutes243.2%
90 or more Minutes263.4%

Commute Time by Sex in West Carthage

The most common commute times in West Carthage are 20 to 24 minutes (154 commuters, 38.1%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (100 commuters, 28.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in West Carthage
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes20 (5.0%)14 (4.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes16 (4.0%)100 (28.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes29 (7.2%)32 (9.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes56 (13.9%)47 (13.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes154 (38.1%)29 (8.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes44 (10.9%)31 (8.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes32 (7.9%)75 (21.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes3 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes8 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes3 (0.7%)14 (4.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes24 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes15 (3.7%)11 (3.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Carthage

The most frequent times of departure to work in West Carthage are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (86, 21.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (76, 21.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Carthage
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM36 (8.9%)3 (0.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM86 (21.3%)20 (5.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM70 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM47 (11.6%)32 (9.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM23 (5.7%)31 (8.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM35 (8.7%)76 (21.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM44 (10.9%)66 (18.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM22 (5.4%)32 (9.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (1.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM21 (5.2%)16 (4.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)40 (11.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)10 (2.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM14 (3.5%)10 (2.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM6 (1.5%)13 (3.7%)
Total404 (100.0%)353 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in West Carthage

Occupancy by Ownership in West Carthage

Of the total 845 dwellings in West Carthage, owner-occupied units account for 318 (37.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 527 (62.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in West Carthage
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units31837.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units52762.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units845100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in West Carthage

Occupancy by Household Size in West Carthage
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household42350.1%
2-Person Household20223.9%
3-Person Household11313.4%
4+ Person Household10712.7%
Total Housing Units845100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Carthage

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Carthage
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household74 (17.5%)349 (82.5%)
2-Person Household150 (74.3%)52 (25.7%)
3-Person Household63 (55.7%)50 (44.3%)
4+ Person Household31 (29.0%)76 (71.0%)
Total Housing Units318 (37.6%)527 (62.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Carthage

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Carthage
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School48 (50.5%)47 (49.5%)
High School Diploma60 (24.0%)190 (76.0%)
College/Associate Degree110 (40.3%)163 (59.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher100 (44.1%)127 (55.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Carthage

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Carthage
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years32037.9%
35 to 44 Years10512.4%
45 to 54 Years677.9%
55 to 64 Years11413.5%
65 to 74 Years12915.3%
75 to 84 Years465.4%
85 Years and Over647.6%
Total845100.0%

Housing Finances in West Carthage

Median Income by Occupancy in West Carthage

Median Income by Occupancy in West Carthage
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied318 (37.6%)$92,000
Renter-Occupied527 (62.4%)$42,303
Average845 (100.0%)$46,875

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Carthage

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Carthage
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (0.9%)36 (6.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)12 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $14,9999 (2.8%)41 (7.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99911 (3.5%)29 (5.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99931 (9.8%)44 (8.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)37 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99954 (17.0%)163 (30.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99934 (10.7%)73 (13.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99924 (7.5%)19 (3.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999116 (36.5%)30 (5.7%)
$150,000 or more36 (11.3%)43 (8.2%)
Total318 (100.0%)527 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Carthage

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Carthage
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30018 (5.7%)40 (7.6%)
$300 to $49925 (7.9%)75 (14.2%)
$500 to $79957 (17.9%)98 (18.6%)
$800 to $99940 (12.6%)60 (11.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499113 (35.5%)188 (35.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99952 (16.4%)44 (8.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49910 (3.1%)5 (0.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more3 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total318 (100.0%)527 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in West Carthage

Housing Structures in West Carthage

Housing Structures in West Carthage
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached33039.1%
Single Unit, Attached597.0%
2 Unit Apartments9611.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments15618.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments738.6%
10 or more Apartments11814.0%
Mobile Home / Other131.5%
Total845100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Carthage

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Carthage
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached294 (89.1%)36 (10.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments15 (15.6%)81 (84.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)156 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)73 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)118 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other9 (69.2%)4 (30.8%)
Total318 (37.6%)527 (62.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Carthage

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Carthage
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms6 (1.9%)135 (25.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms85 (26.7%)275 (52.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms96 (30.2%)102 (19.4%)
8 or more Rooms131 (41.2%)15 (2.9%)
Total318 (100.0%)527 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Carthage

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Carthage
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas285 (89.6%)224 (42.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas10 (3.1%)23 (4.4%)
Electricity16 (5.0%)271 (51.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene7 (2.2%)9 (1.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total318 (100.0%)527 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in West Carthage

Household Vehicle Usage in West Carthage
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle17 (5.3%)118 (22.4%)
1 Vehicle133 (41.8%)279 (52.9%)
2 Vehicles136 (42.8%)105 (19.9%)
3 or more Vehicles32 (10.1%)25 (4.7%)
Total318 (100.0%)527 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in West Carthage

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in West Carthage

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units144174
Median Property Value$162,500$160,300
Median Household Income$61,250$23
Monthly Housing Costs$741$3
Real Estate Taxes$3,239$8

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Carthage

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Carthage
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00018 (12.5%)11 (6.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)19 (10.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999113 (78.5%)127 (73.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9998 (5.6%)12 (6.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more5 (3.5%)5 (2.9%)
Total144 (100.0%)174 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Carthage

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Carthage
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)3 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,99926 (18.1%)3 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)25 (14.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99939 (27.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99913 (9.0%)15 (8.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (11.8%)21 (12.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99936 (25.0%)7 (4.0%)
$150,000 or more13 (9.0%)80 (46.0%)
Total144 (100.0%)174 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Carthage

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Carthage
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x72 (50.0%)105,000 (60,344.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x30 (20.8%)98 (56.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x13 (9.0%)41 (23.6%)
4.0x or more29 (20.1%)18 (10.3%)
Total144 (100.0%)174 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Carthage

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Carthage
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80018 (12.5%)3 (1.7%)
$800 to $1,4994 (2.8%)11 (6.3%)
$800 to $1,499122 (84.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total144 (100.0%)174 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in West Carthage

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Carthage

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Carthage
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years103 (86.6%)16 (13.5%)
6 to 18 Years169 (87.1%)25 (12.9%)
19 to 25 Years113 (72.9%)42 (27.1%)
26 to 34 Years289 (96.7%)10 (3.3%)
35 to 44 Years98 (67.6%)47 (32.4%)
45 to 54 Years113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years149 (97.4%)4 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years183 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,339 (90.3%)144 (9.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Carthage

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Carthage
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born103 (86.6%)16 (13.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen169 (87.1%)25 (12.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen113 (72.9%)42 (27.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Carthage

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Carthage
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000231 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999388 (88.4%)51 (11.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999173 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99977 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over460 (83.2%)93 (16.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Carthage

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Carthage
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 647 (39.5%)56 (47.1%)
6 to 18 Years104 (53.6%)71 (36.6%)
19 to 25 Years28 (18.1%)85 (54.8%)
25 to 34 Years85 (28.4%)209 (69.9%)
35 to 44 Years32 (22.1%)81 (55.9%)
45 to 54 Years63 (55.7%)81 (71.7%)
55 to 64 Years62 (40.5%)102 (66.7%)
65 to 74 Years183 (100.0%)108 (59.0%)
75 Years and over122 (100.0%)84 (68.9%)
Total726 (48.9%)877 (59.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Carthage

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Carthage
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (10.3%)
18 to 34 Years7 (4.1%)9 (3.0%)
35 to 64 Years52 (25.4%)26 (12.6%)
65 to 74 Years12 (15.2%)30 (28.8%)
75 Years and over31 (64.6%)53 (71.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in West Carthage

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in West Carthage: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years8 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over31 (64.6%)13 (17.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in West Carthage: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (4.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (3.8%)
75 Years and over17 (35.4%)14 (18.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in West Carthage: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (10.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)9 (3.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (9.3%)13 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years4 (5.1%)5 (4.8%)
75 Years and over17 (35.4%)16 (21.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in West Carthage: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (5.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years40 (19.5%)22 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years4 (5.1%)27 (26.0%)
75 Years and over25 (52.1%)35 (47.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in West Carthage: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (11.7%)5 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years2 (2.5%)19 (18.3%)
75 Years and over3 (6.2%)4 (5.4%)

Technology Access in West Carthage

Computing Device Access in West Carthage

Computing Device Access in West Carthage
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop62774.2%
Smartphone64976.8%
Tablet50159.3%
No Computing Device8710.3%
Total845100.0%

Internet Access in West Carthage

Internet Access in West Carthage
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet30.4%
Broadband Home66778.9%
Cellular Data Only758.9%
Satellite Internet445.2%
No Internet8910.5%
Total845100.0%

West Carthage Summary

West Carthage is a village located in the town of Wilna in Jefferson County, New York. It is situated on the Black River, which is a tributary of Lake Ontario. The village is located approximately 20 miles north of Watertown, the county seat. The population of West Carthage was 1,845 at the 2010 census.

Geography

West Carthage is located at 43°59'N 75°48'W (43.983, -75.800). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all of it land.

History

The area that is now West Carthage was first settled in the early 19th century by settlers from New England. The village was originally known as "Carthage Falls" due to the presence of a waterfall on the Black River. The name was changed to "West Carthage" in 1825.
The village was incorporated in 1851. The economy of the village was based on the lumber industry, which was a major source of employment for many of the residents. The village also had a number of small businesses, including a grist mill, a saw mill, a tannery, and a blacksmith shop.
In the late 19th century, the village was a popular tourist destination due to its proximity to the Black River and the nearby Thousand Islands. The village was also home to a number of summer resorts, which attracted visitors from all over the country.

Economy

The economy of West Carthage is largely based on tourism and manufacturing. The village is home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The village is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a paper mill, a plastics factory, and a metal fabrication plant.
The village is also home to a number of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, and camping. The nearby Black River is a popular destination for kayaking and canoeing.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of West Carthage was 1,845. The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the village was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,000. The per capita income for the village was $19,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
West Carthage is served by the Carthage Central School District. The village is also home to a number of churches, including the First Presbyterian Church, the United Methodist Church, and the Church of the Nazarene.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of West Carthage?
Total Population of West Carthage is 1,632.
What is the Total Male Population of West Carthage?
Total Male Population of West Carthage is 803.
What is the Total Female Population of West Carthage?
Total Female Population of West Carthage is 829.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in West Carthage?
There are 96.86 Males per 100 Females in West Carthage.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in West Carthage?
There are 103.24 Females per 100 Males in West Carthage.
What is the Median Population Age in West Carthage?
Median Population Age in West Carthage is 33.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in West Carthage
Average Family Size in West Carthage is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in West Carthage
Average Household Size in West Carthage is 1.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in West Carthage?
Per Capita income in West Carthage is $39,909.
What is the Median Family Income in West Carthage?
Median Family Income in West Carthage is $90,375.
What is the Median Household income in West Carthage?
Median Household Income in West Carthage is $46,875.
What is Income or Wage Gap in West Carthage?
Income or Wage Gap in West Carthage is 34.0%.
Women in West Carthage earn 66.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in West Carthage?
Inequality or Gini Index in West Carthage is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in West Carthage?
There are 822 People in the Labor Forcein in West Carthage.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in West Carthage?
60.5% of People are in the Labor Force in West Carthage.
What is the Unemployment Rate in West Carthage?
Unemployment Rate in West Carthage is 0.9%.