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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Massapequa

New York · 22,018 residents · 3.559 sq mi
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Massapequa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,345. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $209,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 83% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
26% 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

22,018
−3%vs 2000
vs 22,652 in 2000
1990 – 2024
6,187 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 6,365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.0
−5%vs 2000
vs 39.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$60,345
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $83,806 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$23,269
−28%vs 2000
vs $32,532 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$209,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $265,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,060 in 2000
US average: $450
93.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.0% in 2000
6.8% rent
3.5
+10%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(21,606)
Black0.2%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(587)
Asian1.3%(287)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(2,216)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(21,629)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(350)
Asian1.4%(304)
Other0.4%(85)
Diversity Score8.1%(1,776)
8
−18%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.5%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.7%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.6%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.6 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 28.3 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 Massapequa, New York?

Massapequa, New York has about 22,018 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Massapequa, New York earns about $60,345 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Massapequa, New York expensive?

In Massapequa, New York, the median home is worth about $209,300, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Massapequa, New York?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Massapequa, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Massapequa, New York?

About 2.3% of people in 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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