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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Centereach

New York · 26,720 residents · 8.918 sq mi
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Centereach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $50,224. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $144,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 33.0
Average education
17% 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

26,720
−2%vs 2000
vs 27,285 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,996 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 3,060 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.1
−12%vs 2000
vs 35.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
26K28K30K32K33K1990201020202024Centereach
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,224
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,832 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,429
−33%vs 2000
vs $23,197 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$144,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $158,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$896
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $994 in 2000
US average: $450
88.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.3% in 2000
11.3% rent
2.9
+23%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(23,658)
Black1.8%(501)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(1,932)
Asian3.2%(862)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.9%(7,607)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(25,450)
Black1.8%(491)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(1,241)
Asian1.8%(480)
Other1.1%(299)
Diversity Score21.1%(5,640)
21
−24%vs 2000
vs 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.5%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.5%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.6%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 22.6 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 Centereach, New York?

Centereach, New York has about 26,720 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Centereach, New York?

The typical household in Centereach, New York earns about $50,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Centereach, New York expensive?

In Centereach, New York, the median home is worth about $144,300, and the typical rent is about $896 a month.

How educated are people in Centereach, New York?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Centereach, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Centereach, New York?

About 3.8% of people in Centereach, 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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