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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

East Massapequa

New York · 19,550 residents · 3.379 sq mi
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East Massapequa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,717. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $187,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 75% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

19,550
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 19,565 in 2000
1990 – 2024
5,786 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 5,790 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.2
−7%vs 2000
vs 37.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
17K18K19K20K21K1990201020202024East Massapequa
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Section 02

Income & economy

$57,717
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $75,565 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,244
−29%vs 2000
vs $28,585 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$187,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $224,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$795
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,081 in 2000
US average: $450
86.4%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.6% in 2000
13.6% rent
3.3
+9%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(15,013)
Black11.9%(2,328)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(1,466)
Asian2.2%(435)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.3%(9,056)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86%(16,813)
Black10.7%(2,095)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(1,069)
Asian2%(386)
Other1.3%(256)
Diversity Score40.2%(7,859)
40
−13%vs 2000
vs 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.1%
−8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.3%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.3 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 27.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Massapequa, New York?

East Massapequa, New York has about 19,550 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in East Massapequa, New York?

The typical household in East Massapequa, New York earns about $57,717 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Massapequa, New York expensive?

In East Massapequa, New York, the median home is worth about $187,600, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in East Massapequa, New York?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in East Massapequa, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Massapequa, New York?

About 2.9% of people in East Massapequa, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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