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Center Moriches

New York · 8,046 residents · 5.263 sq mi
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Center Moriches is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,500. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $412,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,046
+21%since 2000
from 6,655 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,529 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 1,264 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+11%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Center Moriches
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,957 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,724
+102%since 2000
from $23,084 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$412,900
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,644
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $967 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+44%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(6,308)
Black3%(243)
Hispanic / Latino14%(1,129)
Asian1.4%(109)
Other1.3%(104)
Diversity Score42.4%(3,414)
Diversity Score
42
+45%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.5%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Center Moriches, New York?

Center Moriches, New York has about 8,046 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Center Moriches, New York earns about $109,500 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 $412,900, and the typical rent is about $1,644 a month.

How educated are people in Center Moriches, New York?

About 36.4% 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 3.5% 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 2,059 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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