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Moriches

New York · 2,308 residents · 2.072 sq mi
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Moriches has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,359. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $455,400. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,308
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,319 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,114 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.8
+16%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K2000201020202024Moriches
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,359
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,672 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,205
+39%since 2000
from $34,038 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
+32%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$455,400
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $194,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,347
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $942 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
50.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.1%
+39.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+90%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
20
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(2,128)
Black1.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino4%(92)
Asian1.8%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(390)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(1,813)
Black11.8%(272)
Hispanic / Latino6%(139)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other3.4%(78)
Diversity Score45.5%(1,051)
Diversity Score
46
+171%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% 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
10.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−94.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2017
from 90.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2016
from 83.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moriches, New York?

Moriches, New York has about 2,308 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Moriches, New York earns about $78,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moriches, New York expensive?

In Moriches, New York, the median home is worth about $455,400, and the typical rent is about $2,347 a month.

How educated are people in Moriches, New York?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Moriches, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moriches, New York?

About 24.9% of people in Moriches, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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