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Mastic Beach

New York · 14,199 residents · 4.898 sq mi
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Mastic Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,805. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $242,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,199
+23%since 2000
from 11,543 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,899 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 2,357 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+17%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K14K15K17K1990201020202024Mastic Beach
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,805
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,937 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,525
+85%since 2000
from $17,046 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,100
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,752
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,020 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+30%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(9,388)
Black4.7%(544)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(1,222)
Asian0.9%(103)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.3%(4,189)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(8,194)
Black12.5%(1,771)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(3,160)
Asian1.5%(208)
Other2.5%(352)
Diversity Score71.3%(10,126)
Diversity Score
71
+97%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 28.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mastic Beach, New York?

Mastic Beach, New York has about 14,199 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mastic Beach, New York earns about $84,805 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mastic Beach, New York expensive?

In Mastic Beach, New York, the median home is worth about $242,100, and the typical rent is about $1,752 a month.

How educated are people in Mastic Beach, New York?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mastic Beach, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mastic Beach, New York?

About 14.6% of people in Mastic Beach, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mastic Beach, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Mastic Beach, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,906 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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