Moriah, New York Demographics

The total population of Moriah town is estimated to be 4,629 with 2,172 males (46.92%) and 2,457 females (53.08%). There are 285 more females than males in Moriah town.
The median household income in Moriah town was $45,443 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 3,262(6.70%) from $48,705 in 2020. This income is 60.91% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Moriah town sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 65 years and over old, at $57,303. Overall, the median household income for the town of Moriah town stands at $45,443.
In Moriah town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $32,454 for males and $29,296 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $39,938 for males and $40,001 for females.
In Moriah town, population is primarily represented by White households, reporting a median income of $49,036.
In 2022, the population of Moriah town was 4,445, a 3.16% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Moriah town's population was 4,590, a decline of 2.53% compared to a population of 4,709 in 2020.
The median age in Moriah, New York is 57.7, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 9.63% were under the age of 15, 14.16% aged 15 to 29, 42.05% aged 30 to 64, 29.70% aged 65 to 84, and 4.46% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Moriah town population: 90.65% are White, 2.13% are Black or African American, 0.64% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.21% are Asian, 2.55% are some other race and 3.83% are multiracial.