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Centre Island

New York · 410 residents · 1.09 sq mi
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Centre Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,250. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 163% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
410
−8%since 2000
from 444 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
376 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.7
+19%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2383163944725501990201020202024Centre Island
2024264
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$146,250
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,848 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$145,194
+50%since 2000
from $96,674 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
72.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.637
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services23.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration21.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $781,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
30.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.8
+3%since 2000
from 6.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(362)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(30)
Asian3.7%(15)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.3%(104)
Diversity Score
25
+131%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 35.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
49.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
30.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centre Island, New York?

Centre Island, New York has about 410 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Centre Island, New York earns about $146,250 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Centre Island, New York?

About 65.7% 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 2.6% 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 31 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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