Moriches is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. Moriches has a 2024 population of 2,591. Moriches is currently declining at a rate of -0.65% annually but its population has increased by 4.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,485 in 2020.
The average household income in Moriches is $86,256 with a poverty rate of 16.7%. The median age in Moriches is 50.5 years: 56.3 years for males, and 46 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Moriches was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,040 | 84.75% |
| Black or African American | 187 | 7.77% |
| Two or more races | 138 | 5.73% |
| Other race | 29 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,222 | 1.96 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Non Family | 529 | 1.18 | 22.3 | 77.7 |
| Married | 506 | 2.46 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Female | 187 | 2.78 | 17.1 | 82.9 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.51
Average Family Size
1.96
Average Household Size
48.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 1.07% |
| Associates Degree | 249 | 13.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 406 | 21.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 279 | 14.94% |
| High School Graduate | 648 | 34.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 1.77% |
| Some College | 232 | 12.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,676 | 1,623 | 640 |
| Black | 106 | 106 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 50 | 50 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 31 | 13 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 7 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 41.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,665 | $0 | $118,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,750 | $0 | $83,912 |
| High School Graduate | $47,422 | $0 | $52,795 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $69,861 | $64,000 | $71,528 |
| Some College | $68,750 | $85,875 | $67,778 |
$69,861
Average Earnings
$64,000
Average Male
$71,528
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.09% of Moriches residents speak only English, while 6.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,975 | 283 | 14.33% |
| Black | 187 | 98 | 52.41% |
| Hispanic | 94 | 13 | 13.83% |
| Native | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Multiple | 138 | 4 | 2.9% |
16.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.86%
Male Poverty Rate
14.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Moriches is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Moriches is Multiple, with 2.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.93% |
| Some College | 23.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $109,811 | $110,228 |
| Households | $78,269 | $86,256 |
| Married Families | $125,259 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,298 | $54,509 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.7%
Male Marriage Rate
55.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
160
Number of Veterans
103
Male Veterans
57
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 62 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 102 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 160 | 8.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.4%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.63%
Born in Moriches
91.44%
Native Born
8.56%
Foreign Born
2.16%
Non Citizen
6.4%
Naturalized
91.44% of Moriches residents were born in the United States, with 85.63% having been born in New York. 2.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,591 | -17 | -0.65% |
| 2023 | 2,608 | -18 | -0.69% |
| 2022 | 2,626 | -59 | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 2,685 | 200 | 8.05% |
| 2020 | 2,485 | -588 | -19.13% |
| 2019 | 3,073 | -204 | -6.23% |
| 2018 | 3,277 | 185 | 5.98% |
| 2017 | 3,092 | 302 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 2,790 | 87 | 3.22% |
| 2015 | 2,703 | 449 | 19.92% |
| 2014 | 2,254 | 98 | 4.55% |
| 2013 | 2,156 | -208 | -8.8% |
| 2012 | 2,364 | -180 | -7.08% |
| 2011 | 2,544 | -294 | -10.36% |
| 2010 | 2,838 | 0 | 0% |