The map below shows majority race by area in Center Moriches, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Center Moriches racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Center Moriches overall is white, making up 79.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 17.8%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the east places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Center Moriches, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
79.0% |
Hispanic |
17.8% |
Black |
1.6% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Center Moriches, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
79.0% |
Hispanic |
17.8% |
Black |
1.6% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Center Moriches, NY
The map below shows diversity in Center Moriches. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Center Moriches Diversity Score
63
With a diversity score of 63 out of 100, Center Moriches is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Center Moriches's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Center Moriches.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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