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Moriches

New York · 3,026 residents · 2.072 sq mi
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Moriches has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,778. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $375,000. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,026
+30%since 2000
from 2,319 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,460 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 1,119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+2%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K2000201020202024Moriches
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,778
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,672 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,946
+23%since 2000
from $34,038 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$375,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $194,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,757
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $942 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
50.7% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+81%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(2,101)
Black10.6%(321)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(390)
Asian1.8%(54)
Other2.3%(69)
Diversity Score57.2%(1,729)
Diversity Score
57
+240%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.3 min
+83%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.1%
−17.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.0%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moriches, New York?

Moriches, New York has about 3,026 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Moriches, New York earns about $67,778 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 $375,000, and the typical rent is about $1,757 a month.

How educated are people in Moriches, New York?

About 37.9% 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 4.4% 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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