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Population Review

Centereach, New York Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Centereach, New York is 31,501 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 42nd-largest city in New York. The median household income is $127,106, the median home value is $471,300, and the median age is 38.4.

31,501

Population

3532

People / sq mi

$127,106

Median Income

$471,300

Median Home Value

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Centereach covers 8.9 sq mi of land at 3532 people per square mile.

About Centereach, NY

Centereach is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 6.1% of the population. With 31,501 residents, Centereach is a city in New York. It ranks #42 among cities in New York by population.

Households take in a median $127,106, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.0%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $471,300, with typical rent around $2,398.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 34.7% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. About 9.6% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White74.7%
Black or African American6.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$127,106

Median Household Income

$47,047

Per Capita Income

3.0%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$471,300

Median Home Value

$2,398

Median Rent

85.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.9%

High School+

34.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.3%

Drive Alone

77.5%

Public Transit

9.6%

Work From Home

32.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

6.1%

Foreign Born

82.1%

Non-English at Home

5.0%

Veterans

8.5%

With Disability

96.5%

Health Insurance

96.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management33.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.3%
Construction7.6%
Public Administration7.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.1%
Manufacturing5.8%
Retail Trade5.4%
Information5.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.5%
Transportation & Warehousing1.7%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Centereach, New York has a population of 31,501 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 42nd-largest city in New York.

The median household income in Centereach, New York is $127,106, with 3.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Centereach, New York is $471,300, with median monthly rent at $2,398 and a homeownership rate of 85.0%.

The median age in Centereach, New York is 38.4 years. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.