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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Centereach

New York · 27,285 residents · 8.918 sq mi
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Centereach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,832. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $158,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 56% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

27,285
+2%since 1990
from 26,720 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,060 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 2,996 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.4
+14%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
26K28K30K32K33K1990201020202024Centereach
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,832
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,224 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,197
+50%since 1990
from $15,429 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.6%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$158,900
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $144,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$994
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $896 in 1990
US average: $602
88.3%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 88.7% in 1990
11.7% rent
2.3
−18%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(25,450)
Black1.8%(491)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(1,241)
Asian1.8%(480)
Diversity Score21.1%(5,640)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(23,658)
Black1.8%(501)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(1,932)
Asian3.2%(862)
Diversity Score27.9%(7,607)
28
+32%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.8%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.7%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.2%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
−16%since 1990
from 26.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 27,285 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Centereach, New York earns about $67,832 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 $158,900, and the typical rent is about $994 a month.

How educated are people in Centereach, New York?

About 21.8% 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 5.6% of people in Centereach, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Centereach, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Centereach, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 565 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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