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Moriches

New York · 2,838 residents · 2.072 sq mi
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Moriches is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,047. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $462,900. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,838
+22%since 2000
from 2,319 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,370 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 1,119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
−2%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K2000201020202024Moriches
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,047
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,672 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,310
+18%since 2000
from $34,038 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
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
$462,900
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $194,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,417
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $942 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.5%
−18.1 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
50.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.3
+108%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(2,400)
Black2.5%(72)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(247)
Asian2.8%(79)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.9%(905)
Diversity Score
32
+90%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% 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
2.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.5%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moriches, New York?

Moriches, New York has about 2,838 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Moriches, New York earns about $73,047 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 $462,900, and the typical rent is about $1,417 a month.

How educated are people in Moriches, New York?

About 25.2% 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 0.0% 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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