East Moriches, NY Demographics

A map of East Moriches's Population by Race

East Moriches, New York has an estimated population of 6,260, an increase from the 5,946 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.7% White, 10.0% Hispanic, 1.1% Black, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Moriches, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Moriches has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Moriches, that probability was 28.2% in 2020 and 23.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Moriches is ranked the 308th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Moriches was ranked the 316th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Moriches's White Population

5,426 residents of East Moriches, or 86.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Moriches is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. East Moriches ranks 706th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Moriches's White population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of East Moriches's population has increased from 84.1% to 86.7%.

East Moriches is more White than neighboring Center Moriches (73.3% White), Eastport (68.6% White), and Manorville (81.8% White). East Moriches is less White than neighboring Remsenburg-Speonk (90.1% White), and West Hampton Dunes (100% White).

East Moriches's Black Population

69 residents of East Moriches, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Moriches is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. East Moriches ranks 544th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Moriches's Black population has declined by an estimated 38.4%. Black residents' share of East Moriches's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.1%.

East Moriches is more Black than neighboring Remsenburg-Speonk (0.1% Black), and West Hampton Dunes (0% Black). East Moriches is less Black than neighboring Center Moriches (2.4% Black), Eastport (1.4% Black), and Manorville (2.4% Black).

East Moriches's Asian Population

24 residents of East Moriches, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Moriches is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. East Moriches ranks 637th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Moriches's Asian population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Asian residents' share of East Moriches's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.4%.

East Moriches is more Asian than neighboring Remsenburg-Speonk (0% Asian), and West Hampton Dunes (0% Asian). East Moriches is less Asian than neighboring Center Moriches (1.7% Asian), Eastport (1.2% Asian), and Manorville (4.2% Asian).

East Moriches's Hispanic Population

626 residents of East Moriches, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Moriches is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Moriches ranks 383rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Moriches's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. Hispanic residents' share of East Moriches's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.0%.

East Moriches is more Hispanic than neighboring Remsenburg-Speonk (9.1% Hispanic), and West Hampton Dunes (0% Hispanic). East Moriches is less Hispanic than neighboring Center Moriches (18.6% Hispanic), Eastport (25.2% Hispanic), and Manorville (10.8% Hispanic).

East Moriches's Native American/Other Population

54 residents of East Moriches, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Moriches is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Moriches ranks 605th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Moriches's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 42.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Moriches's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

East Moriches is more Native American/Other than neighboring Eastport (0% Native American/Other), Remsenburg-Speonk (0% Native American/Other), West Hampton Dunes (0% Native American/Other), and Manorville (0.1% Native American/Other). East Moriches is less Native American/Other than neighboring Center Moriches (1% Native American/Other).

East Moriches's Multiracial Population

61 residents of East Moriches, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Moriches is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. East Moriches ranks 1040th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Moriches's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 56.4%. Multiracial residents' share of East Moriches's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.0%.

East Moriches is more Multiracial than neighboring Remsenburg-Speonk (0.6% Multiracial), West Hampton Dunes (0% Multiracial), and Manorville (0.7% Multiracial). East Moriches is less Multiracial than neighboring Center Moriches (3% Multiracial), and Eastport (3.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.