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Centre Island

New York · 394 residents (2025 est.) · 1.09 sq mi
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Centre Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $218,036. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 180 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,000. With a median age of 62.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
264
−41%since 2000
from 444 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
242 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.4
+44%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:394 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2383163944725501990201020202024Centre Island
2024264
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$218,036
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,848 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$193,178
+100%since 2000
from $96,674 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.630
−1%since 2010
from 0.637 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services31.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $781,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
34.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.2
+38%since 2000
from 6.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(421)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(14)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.9%(49)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(230)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(14)
Asian6.4%(17)
Other1.1%(3)
Diversity Score29.2%(77)
Diversity Score
29
+167%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.4 min
+18%since 2000
from 35.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
14.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 5.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2017
from 94.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 78.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 5.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centre Island, New York?

Centre Island, New York has about 264 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centre Island, New York?

The typical household in Centre Island, New York earns about $218,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Centre Island, New York expensive?

In Centre Island, New York, the median home is worth about $2,000,000.

How educated are people in Centre Island, New York?

About 54.7% of adults age 25 and over in Centre Island, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Centre Island, New York?

About 15.2% of people in Centre Island, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Centre Island, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Centre Island, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 177 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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