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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Moriches

New York · 2,319 residents · 2.072 sq mi
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Moriches is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,672. Population has fallen 18% since 2009, a loss of 523 residents. Median home value is $194,400. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,319
−18%vs 2009
vs 2,842 in 2009
2000 – 2024
1,119 / sq mi
−18%vs 2009
vs 1,372 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
45.6
+3%vs 2009
vs 44.2 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
2K2K3K3K3K2000201020202024Moriches
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$63,672
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $69,394 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$34,038
−15%vs 2009
vs $40,223 in 2009
US average: $21,522
5.5%
+0.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$194,400
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $458,000 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$942
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $1,386 in 2009
US average: $602
45.6%
−14.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 60.3% in 2009
54.4% rent
3.1
−54%vs 2009
vs 6.6 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(2,661)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(168)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score15%(426)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(2,128)
Black1.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino4%(92)
Asian1.8%(42)
Diversity Score16.8%(390)
17
+12%vs 2009
vs 15 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.6%
+3.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 27.6% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.5%
−4.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 97.4% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
13.9%
+3.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Moriches, New York?

Moriches, New York has about 2,319 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Moriches, New York earns about $63,672 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 $194,400, and the typical rent is about $942 a month.

How educated are people in Moriches, New York?

About 30.6% 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 5.5% 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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