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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Center Moriches

New York · 6,655 residents · 5.263 sq mi
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Center Moriches is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,957. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $161,800. Households here earn about 43% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,655
+11%since 1990
from 5,987 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,264 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 1,138 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+7%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Center Moriches
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,957
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,737 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,084
+40%since 1990
from $16,510 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$161,800
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $147,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$967
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $753 in 1990
US average: $602
79.7%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
20.3% rent
2.6
−24%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

23.8%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.0%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
−15%since 1990
from 25.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

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 6,655 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Center Moriches, New York earns about $61,957 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 $161,800, and the typical rent is about $967 a month.

How educated are people in Center Moriches, New York?

About 23.8% 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 6.5% of people in Center Moriches, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Center Moriches, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Center Moriches, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 668 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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