Carthage, New York
Village · Population 3,257 · #221 in New York
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About Carthage
Carthage is a small town in northern New York with an estimated population of 3,257.
Officially, Carthage is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.42 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,346 residents per square mile.
📰 Carthage News Today
- Kenneth H. Johnson Sr. Obituary Aug 17, 2026 Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. · Aug 17
- 37210 State Route 3, Carthage, NY 13619 Realtor.com · Aug 14
- Carthage man arrested following domestic incident New York State Police (.gov) · Jun 23
- Carthage to get splash pad, new playground WWNY · Jul 6
- Gina Marie Lawton Obituary Jun 11, 2026 - Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home · Jun 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Carthage Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Carthage — but the New York one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Carthage
- Stefano's Pizzeria & Restaurant — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Carthage
- Beartown State Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Carthage Recreation Park reviews ★
- Long Falls Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Carthage
- CARTHAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- CARTHAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
- CARTHAGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- WEST CARTHAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Carthage Area Hospital, Inc · 24/7 ER
- Carthage Area Hospital, Inc · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)3,257
Rank in state#221 of 595
Land area2.42 sq mi
Density1,346/sq mi
Coordinates43.9829, -75.6030