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East Massapequa

New York · 19,854 residents · 3.379 sq mi
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East Massapequa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,230. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $466,500. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,854
+1%since 2000
from 19,565 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,876 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 5,790 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+18%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,230
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,565 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,066
+86%since 2000
from $28,585 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$466,500
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $224,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,049
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,081 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
15.3% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+40%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(13,474)
Black12.2%(2,415)
Hispanic / Latino14%(2,775)
Asian2.4%(486)
Other2.7%(535)
Diversity Score61.9%(12,290)
Diversity Score
62
+34%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 27.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.5%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Massapequa, New York?

East Massapequa, New York has about 19,854 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Massapequa, New York earns about $112,230 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 $466,500, and the typical rent is about $2,049 a month.

How educated are people in East Massapequa, New York?

About 41.8% 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 3.3% 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 304 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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