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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Moriches

New York · 4,550 residents · 5.428 sq mi
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East Moriches is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,005. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $173,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,550
+13%since 1990
from 4,021 in 1990
1990 – 2024
838 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 741 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
+7%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024East Moriches
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,005
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,361 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,086
+44%since 1990
from $16,674 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.5%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$173,300
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $163,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$967
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $731 in 1990
US average: $602
87.9%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 83.0% in 1990
12.1% rent
2.8
−17%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(3,814)
Black2.3%(91)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(204)
Asian1.9%(78)
Diversity Score22.7%(914)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(4,128)
Black1.6%(71)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(235)
Asian1.5%(66)
Diversity Score19.4%(883)
19
−15%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.9%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.4%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 83.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.3%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.9 min
+1%since 1990
from 23.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Moriches, New York?

East Moriches, New York has about 4,550 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in East Moriches, New York?

The typical household in East Moriches, New York earns about $62,005 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Moriches, New York expensive?

In East Moriches, New York, the median home is worth about $173,300, and the typical rent is about $967 a month.

How educated are people in East Moriches, New York?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in East Moriches, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Moriches, New York?

About 3.5% of people in East Moriches, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Moriches, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, East Moriches, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 529 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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