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Mastic

New York · 15,708 residents · 3.861 sq mi
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Mastic is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,034. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $432,500. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 115%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,708
+2%since 2000
from 15,436 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,068 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 3,998 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.2
+5%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K17K18K1990201020202024Mastic
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,034
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,657 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,268
+104%since 2000
from $18,275 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+9%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$432,500
+115%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,016
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,044 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+124%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(11,999)
Black5.5%(856)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(1,875)
Asian1%(162)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.4%(6,397)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(9,614)
Black5.4%(846)
Hispanic / Latino29.6%(4,655)
Asian1.3%(210)
Other2.4%(383)
Diversity Score66.7%(10,483)
Diversity Score
67
+61%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.7%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
18.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2017
from 85.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2016
from 77.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2016
from 14.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mastic, New York?

Mastic, New York has about 15,708 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mastic, New York earns about $94,034 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mastic, New York expensive?

In Mastic, New York, the median home is worth about $432,500, and the typical rent is about $2,016 a month.

How educated are people in Mastic, New York?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mastic, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mastic, New York?

About 6.6% of people in Mastic, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mastic, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Mastic, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,930 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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