West Carthage, NY Demographics

A map of West Carthage's Population by Race

West Carthage, New York has an estimated population of 1,864, an increase from the 1,780 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.6% White, 8.2% Multiracial, 7.5% Black, 7.2% Hispanic, 3.5% Native American/Other, and 1.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Carthage, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Carthage has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Carthage, that probability was 31.7% in 2020 and 45.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Carthage is ranked the 661st most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). West Carthage was ranked the 666th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Carthage's White Population

1,353 residents of West Carthage, or 72.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Carthage is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. West Carthage ranks 772nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Carthage's White population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. White residents' share of West Carthage's population has decreased from 82.0% to 72.6%.

West Carthage is more White than neighboring Herrings (0% White). West Carthage is less White than neighboring Carthage (77.9% White), Deferiet (89.1% White), Copenhagen (83.8% White), and Great Bend (80.8% White).

West Carthage's Black Population

140 residents of West Carthage, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Carthage is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. West Carthage ranks 509th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Carthage's Black population has grown by an estimated 288.9%. Black residents' share of West Carthage's population has increased from 2.0% to 7.5%.

West Carthage is more Black than neighboring Carthage (5.4% Black), Herrings (0% Black), Deferiet (0% Black), and Copenhagen (4.4% Black). West Carthage is less Black than neighboring Great Bend (13% Black).

West Carthage's Asian Population

19 residents of West Carthage, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Carthage is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. West Carthage ranks 718th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Carthage's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Asian residents' share of West Carthage's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

West Carthage is more Asian than neighboring Carthage (0.3% Asian), Herrings (0% Asian), Deferiet (0% Asian), and Copenhagen (0% Asian). West Carthage is less Asian than neighboring Great Bend (1.3% Asian).

West Carthage's Hispanic Population

134 residents of West Carthage, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Carthage is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. West Carthage ranks 565th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Carthage's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.6%. Hispanic residents' share of West Carthage's population has increased from 5.9% to 7.2%.

West Carthage is more Hispanic than neighboring Carthage (5.1% Hispanic), Herrings (0% Hispanic), Copenhagen (2.4% Hispanic), and Great Bend (2.1% Hispanic). West Carthage is less Hispanic than neighboring Deferiet (7.9% Hispanic).

West Carthage's Native American/Other Population

66 residents of West Carthage, or 3.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Carthage is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West Carthage ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Carthage's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 175.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Carthage's population has increased from 1.3% to 3.5%.

West Carthage is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carthage (0.8% Native American/Other), Herrings (0% Native American/Other), Deferiet (0% Native American/Other), Copenhagen (0.3% Native American/Other), and Great Bend (0% Native American/Other).

West Carthage's Multiracial Population

152 residents of West Carthage, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Carthage is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Carthage ranks 31st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Carthage's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. Multiracial residents' share of West Carthage's population has increased from 7.6% to 8.2%.

West Carthage is more Multiracial than neighboring Herrings (0% Multiracial), Deferiet (3% Multiracial), and Great Bend (2.8% Multiracial). West Carthage is less Multiracial than neighboring Carthage (10.4% Multiracial), and Copenhagen (9.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.