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Massapequa Park

New York · 17,008 residents · 2.192 sq mi
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Massapequa Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,789. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $472,300. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 87% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,008
−3%since 2000
from 17,499 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,759 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 7,983 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+8%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K18K18K18K1990201020202024Massapequa Park
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,789
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,403 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,235
+38%since 2000
from $29,781 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
68.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$472,300
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $236,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,069
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,066 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−31.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
3.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+53%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(16,614)
Black0.2%(37)
Hispanic / Latino3%(525)
Asian1.4%(243)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(1,951)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(15,858)
Black0.3%(52)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(757)
Asian1.5%(255)
Other0.9%(149)
Diversity Score16.9%(2,866)
Diversity Score
17
+51%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 27.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.7%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Massapequa Park, New York?

Massapequa Park, New York has about 17,008 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Massapequa Park, New York earns about $103,789 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Massapequa Park, New York expensive?

In Massapequa Park, New York, the median home is worth about $472,300, and the typical rent is about $1,069 a month.

How educated are people in Massapequa Park, New York?

About 37.2% of adults age 25 and over in Massapequa Park, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 2.0% of people in Massapequa Park, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Massapequa Park, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Massapequa Park, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,036 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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