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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Massapequa

New York · 19,565 residents · 3.379 sq mi
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East Massapequa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,565. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $224,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 74% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,565
Unchangedsince 1990
from 19,550 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,790 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5,786 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.8
+7%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K19K20K21K1990201020202024East Massapequa
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,565
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,717 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,585
+41%since 1990
from $20,244 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $187,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,081
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $795 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 86.4% in 1990
15.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−8%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 25.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 87.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
−8%since 1990
from 30.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Massapequa, New York?

East Massapequa, New York has about 19,565 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in East Massapequa, New York earns about $75,565 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 $224,900, and the typical rent is about $1,081 a month.

How educated are people in East Massapequa, New York?

About 33.1% 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 3.4% of people in East Massapequa, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Massapequa, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, East Massapequa, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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