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Centereach

New York · 30,980 residents · 8.918 sq mi
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Centereach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,247. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $360,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% 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
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,980
+14%since 2000
from 27,285 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,474 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 3,060 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+15%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K28K30K32K33K1990201020202024Centereach
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,247
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,832 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,152
+73%since 2000
from $23,197 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$360,200
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,003
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $994 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+41%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(21,175)
Black3.1%(964)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(5,147)
Asian8.6%(2,658)
Other2.6%(797)
Diversity Score61%(18,912)
Diversity Score
61
+119%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centereach, New York?

Centereach, New York has about 30,980 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Centereach, New York earns about $109,247 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 $360,200, and the typical rent is about $2,003 a month.

How educated are people in Centereach, New York?

About 33.0% 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 6.4% 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 4,260 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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