CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

East Moriches

New York · 5,946 residents · 5.428 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the New York metro area
Compare
The short version

East Moriches is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,838. Population has grown 31% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $459,600. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,946
+31%since 2000
from 4,550 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,095 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 838 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+21%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024East Moriches
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,838
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,005 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,161
+121%since 2000
from $24,086 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$459,600
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $173,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,810
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $967 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+55%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in East Moriches on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(4,128)
Black1.6%(71)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(235)
Asian1.5%(66)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.4%(883)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(5,001)
Black1.9%(112)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(571)
Asian1.4%(84)
Other3.3%(195)
Diversity Score35.7%(2,125)
Diversity Score
36
+84%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+32%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.4%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to East Moriches

Pike Creek
Pop 7,129
Heathrow
Pop 6,769
Grant-Valkaria
Pop 5,982
North Star
Pop 7,834
Places similar to East Moriches
Head to head

Compare East Moriches to nearby cities

EAST MORICHES VS
Center Moriches
Income$170,277+61%
Home value$586,900+28%
Population9,127+46%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EAST MORICHES VS
Manorville
Income$139,201+32%
Home value$601,000+31%
Population14,233+127%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EAST MORICHES VS
Mastic
Income$94,034−11%
Home value$432,500−6%
Population15,708+151%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EAST MORICHES VS
Mastic Beach
Income$111,493+5%
Home value$357,200−22%
Population16,735+167%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in East Moriches, New York?

East Moriches, New York has about 5,946 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Moriches, New York earns about $105,838 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 $459,600, and the typical rent is about $1,810 a month.

How educated are people in East Moriches, New York?

About 31.9% 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 4.0% 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 1,925 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New York
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare East Moriches with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →