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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Center Moriches

New York · 5,987 residents · 5.263 sq mi
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Center Moriches is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,737. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $147,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,987
−10%vs 2000
vs 6,655 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,138 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 1,264 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.3
−7%vs 2000
vs 36.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Center Moriches
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,737
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,957 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,510
−28%vs 2000
vs $23,084 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$147,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $161,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$753
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $967 in 2000
US average: $450
75.0%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.7% in 2000
25.0% rent
3.4
+32%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(5,721)
Black5.1%(339)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(440)
Asian1%(66)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.2%(1,943)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(5,430)
Black7.3%(440)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(206)
Asian1.5%(89)
Other0.5%(28)
Diversity Score28.1%(1,683)
28
−4%vs 2000
vs 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.7%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.9%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.4%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.7 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Center Moriches, New York?

Center Moriches, New York has about 5,987 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Center Moriches, New York?

The typical household in Center Moriches, New York earns about $42,737 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Center Moriches, New York expensive?

In Center Moriches, New York, the median home is worth about $147,200, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Center Moriches, New York?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Center Moriches, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Center Moriches, New York?

About 6.2% of people in Center Moriches, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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