West Carthage, New York facts for kids
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West Carthage, New York
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 West Carthage, New York
Location in New York
West Carthage, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Jefferson |
| Town | Champion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.41 sq mi (3.64 km2) |
| • Land | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,780 |
| • Density | 1,360.86/sq mi (525.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13619
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-79499 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0969168 |
West Carthage is a small village located in Jefferson County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 1,780 people lived there.
West Carthage is part of the town of Champion. It is located near the eastern border of this town. The village is east of Watertown. It is also right next to the village of Carthage. To the south of West Carthage, you will find Fort Drum.
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History of West Carthage
Settlers first arrived in the area around 1798. They started a ferry service and a tavern there. However, the village grew slower than Carthage. Carthage was on the other side of the Black River. Both communities had access to water power from the river.
West Carthage officially became a village in 1889. The early village government faced challenges. It was difficult to get money for new projects and development.
Geography of West Carthage
West Carthage is in the eastern part of Jefferson County. Its exact location is 43°58′25″N 75°37′17″W / 43.973678°N 75.621355°W. The Black River forms the northeastern border of the village. Across the river is the village of Carthage. Carthage is in the town of Wilna.
The southeastern border of West Carthage is the line between Jefferson and Lewis County. The town of Denmark is next to the village on that side.
According to the United States Census Bureau, West Carthage covers a total area of about 3.6 square kilometers (1.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 3.36 square kilometers (1.31 square miles), is land. The remaining 0.25 square kilometers (0.10 square miles), or 6.96%, is water.
West Carthage is where two main roads meet. These are New York State Route 26 and New York State Route 126. Route 26 goes northwest for about 6 miles to Great Bend. It goes southeast for about 15 miles to Lowville. Route 126 goes west for 15 miles to Watertown. Watertown is the main city of Jefferson County.
Population Changes in West Carthage
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 807 | — | |
| 1890 | 932 | 15.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,135 | 21.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,393 | 22.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,666 | 19.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,722 | 3.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,767 | 2.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,000 | 13.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,167 | 8.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,047 | −5.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,824 | −10.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,166 | 18.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,102 | −3.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,012 | −4.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,780 | −11.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 2,102 people living in West Carthage. These people lived in 830 households. About 557 of these were families. The village had about 1,758 people per square mile. There were 915 homes in total.
Many different groups of people lived in the village. Most residents were White (89.34%). Other groups included African American (4.14%), Native American (0.81%), and Asian (1.81%). Some people were from two or more races (2.05%). About 5.38% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 38% of households had children under 18. Most households (54.6%) were married couples living together. About 10.1% of households had a female head with no husband. Nearly 33% of households were not families.
The average household had 2.53 people. The average family had 3.09 people. The population was spread out by age. About 29.7% were under 18. About 13.8% were 65 or older. The average age was 32 years old.
The average income for a household in the village was $30,156. For families, the average income was $34,609. About 10.6% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 11.9% of those under 18.
Famous People from West Carthage
Some well-known people have connections to West Carthage:
- Thomas D. Homan – He used to be the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- Casey Powell – A famous lacrosse player.
- Michael Powell – Also a lacrosse player.
- Ryan Powell – Another lacrosse player from the Powell family.
See also
In Spanish: West Carthage para niños
