Demographics & People — Centereach, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 31,501 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~32,600 |
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| Median Age | 38.4 |
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| Total Households | 9,645 |
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| Family Households | 7,832 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.24 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 23,525 |
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| Black or African American | 2,116 |
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| Asian | 2,214 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,743 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Italian | 9,197 |
| Other groups | 6,789 |
| Irish | 6,390 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,514 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,288 |
| German | 3,584 |
| American | 1,807 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 1,767 |
| Hispanic: South American | 1,373 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 1,229 |
Language
| English Only | 24,249 |
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| Spanish | 2,126 |
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| Population 5+ | 29,553 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,315 |
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| Population 18+ | 24,633 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Centereach, New York.
