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Carthage, NY

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Population
3,196
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
769 ft
Median Home Value
$131,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$913/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$58,125
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in New YorkPopulation rankingHighest population places in New YorkNearest larger communityWatertown, New York15 miles away · 23,517 residents.

About Carthage

Carthage is an incorporated village in the town of Wilna, Jefferson County, New York, situated along the Black River eighteen miles east of Watertown. Settled in 1798 as Long Falls and operating two miles south of the Fort Drum military reservation, the industrial community of approximately 3,510 is served by the Carthage Central School District locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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