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Massapequa

New York · 21,355 residents · 3.559 sq mi
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Massapequa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,618. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $544,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 94% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,355
−6%since 2000
from 22,652 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,000 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 6,365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+12%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K22K23K23K1990201020202024Massapequa
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$137,618
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,806 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,938
+72%since 2000
from $32,532 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.2%
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
$544,400
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $265,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,371
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,060 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
6.1% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+25%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(18,661)
Black0.5%(112)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(1,586)
Asian2%(432)
Other1%(223)
Diversity Score25.6%(5,476)
Diversity Score
26
+162%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.3%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.8%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−95.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Massapequa, New York?

Massapequa, New York has about 21,355 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Massapequa, New York earns about $137,618 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 $544,400, and the typical rent is about $2,371 a month.

How educated are people in Massapequa, New York?

About 49.3% 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 3.3% of people in Massapequa, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Massapequa, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Massapequa, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 663 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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