Center Moriches, NY is a small town with a population of just under 8,000 people and a population density of 1,648 people per square mile. This is much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. It is located in Suffolk County on Long Island and has been around since 1692. Center Moriches offers a wide range of activities for all ages throughout the year from local businesses to outdoor activities and organizations.
Some notable local businesses include Ace Hardware, which provides tools for working on home and garden projects; The Rose Salon & Spa which offers beauty services like waxing, facials, tanning bed sessions, manicures and pedicures; and Central Avenue Pharmacy which provides excellent customer service with medications and supplies.
When it comes to outdoor activities there are plenty of options to choose from! The Center Moriches Harbor provides an excellent opportunity for fishing or paddling around the harbor while enjoying the beautiful view. Other year-round activities include golf at Cedar Point Country Club as well as biking along the many trails in Town Park.
In addition to local businesses and outdoor activities there are many organizations like the Center Moriches Lions Club that help raise money for those in need in the community. There are also various sporting events throughout the year including football games at Center Moriches High School, soccer tournaments at nearby fields, and basketball games held at local courts.
The population in Center Moriches is 7,948. There are 1,517 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Center Moriches is 42.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Center Moriches is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Center Moriches
- 51.4% are married
- 5.4% are divorced
- 41.0% are married with children
- 5.2% have children, but are single
Race in Center Moriches
- 85.6% are White
- 2.1% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 10.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander