Moriches, New York facts for kids
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Moriches, New York
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Moriches Inlet aerial view. Moriches pictured there-above
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| Nickname(s):
AntiHamptons
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| Motto(s):
Long Island's Best Kept Secret
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 Moriches, New York
Location in Long Island
Moriches, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.30 sq mi (5.96 km2) |
| • Land | 2.07 sq mi (5.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,026 |
| • Density | 1,460.42/sq mi (563.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 |
| ZIP Code |
11955
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| Area code(s) | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-48450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0970369 |
Moriches (pronounced moh-RITCH-iz) is a small community in Suffolk County, New York. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a small area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Moriches is part of the larger Town of Brookhaven. In 2020, about 3,026 people lived here.
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History of Moriches
The name "Moriches" comes from a Native American person named Meritces. This person owned land in the area long ago, on a place called Moriches Neck.
The Jurgielewicz Duck Farm
One of the most famous businesses in Moriches was the Jurgielewicz Duck Farm. It started in 1919 next to the Forge River. This farm was huge, covering about 65 acres. It was known for raising many Pekin ducks. At its busiest, the farm raised one million ducks each year! It was even called America's largest free-range duck farm. Sadly, the farm closed down in 2011.
Geography of Moriches
Moriches is located on Long Island. It covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (5.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.07 square miles (5.3 square kilometers). The rest is water, which makes up about 0.23 square miles (0.6 square kilometers).
Population and People
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| 2020 | 3,026 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 2,319 people living in Moriches. The population density was about 1,191 people per square mile. Most people in Moriches are White, but there are also African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 1,116 households in Moriches. A household is a group of people living together. About 14% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (52%) were married couples. The average household had about 2 people, and the average family had about 2.5 people.
Age Groups
The people in Moriches are spread across different age groups. In 2000, about 11.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 23% of the people were 65 years old or older. The median age in Moriches was 46 years. This means half the people were younger than 46 and half were older.
Education in Moriches
Students in Moriches attend schools in the William Floyd School District. This district provides education for children living in the area.
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