Centre Island is home to many high profile figures in politics, advertising, media, finance, and entertainment.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), all land.

As of August 2021, the Mayor of Centre Island is Michael Chalos and the Village Trustees are Robert Broussard, Grace Haggerty, and the Hon.

[7] The Village of Centre Island is located entirely within the boundaries of the Oyster Bay–East Norwich Central School District.

[8][9] Centre Island is located within the boundaries of the Oyster Bay–East Norwich Library District.