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East Massapequa

New York · 19,069 residents · 3.379 sq mi
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East Massapequa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $463,800. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. 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: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,069
−3%since 2000
from 19,565 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,643 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 5,790 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+12%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K19K20K21K1990201020202024East Massapequa
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,565 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,799
+43%since 2000
from $28,585 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.7%
US avg: 7%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$463,800
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $224,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,157
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,081 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.4%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+61%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(14,098)
Black12.1%(2,298)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(1,929)
Asian2.1%(404)
Other0.5%(105)
Diversity Score51.7%(9,864)
Diversity Score
52
+12%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 27.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
16.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.2%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
12.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Massapequa, New York?

East Massapequa, New York has about 19,069 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Massapequa, New York earns about $96,500 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 $463,800, and the typical rent is about $1,157 a month.

How educated are people in East Massapequa, New York?

About 35.4% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 481 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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