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North Massapequa

New York · 17,877 residents · 2.994 sq mi
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North Massapequa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $148,654. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $634,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,877
−7%since 2000
from 19,152 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,971 / sq mi
−8%since 2009
from 6,462 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+11%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K18K19K19K20K1990201020202024North Massapequa
202418K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.4%(1,147)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(922)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.5%(798)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.2%(743)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.9%(1,239)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.3%(2,549)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.5%(2,061)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.2%(2,004)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.6%(3,143)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.6%(1,898)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.4%(960)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(413)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$148,654
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,825 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,500
+145%since 2000
from $25,957 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.2%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+7%since 2010
from 0.359 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$634,900
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $231,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,302
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $994 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
5.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
−10%since 2009
from 4.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
57
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(18,155)
Black0.2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(619)
Asian1.2%(221)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(15,367)
Black0.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,723)
Asian1.9%(338)
Other2.3%(418)
Diversity Score
31
+65%since 2009
from 19 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.4%(434)
Colombian1.5%(263)
Spaniard1.1%(204)
Peruvian1%(172)
Salvadoran0.8%(142)
Argentine0.8%(138)
Dominican0.6%(108)
Cuban0.4%(69)
Uruguayan0.2%(43)
Chilean0.2%(36)
+ 4 more hispanic origin groups with data
Mexican0.2%(34)
Guatemalan0.1%(22)
Ecuadorian0.1%(13)
Venezuelan0.1%(11)
Asian origin
Chinese0.5%(97)
Taiwanese0.5%(90)
Korean0.2%(38)
Nepalese0.2%(36)
Pakistani0.2%(35)
Uzbek0.1%(23)
Filipino0.1%(18)
Asian Indian0.1%(12)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.1%(12)
Ancestry
Italian42.9%(7,673)
Irish23%(4,120)
German11.4%(2,044)
American3.6%(652)
Polish2.9%(516)
Russian2.2%(400)
Greek2.1%(369)
English2%(353)
Lithuanian0.8%(147)
Arab0.7%(121)
Swedish0.6%(111)
Austrian0.6%(106)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.6%(105)
Lebanese0.6%(100)
Macedonian0.4%(68)
French0.3%(55)
Turkish0.3%(55)
Portuguese0.3%(52)
Guyanese0.3%(50)
Czech0.3%(49)
Romanian0.3%(46)
Welsh0.2%(42)
West Indian0.2%(40)
Hungarian0.2%(32)
Canadian0.1%(22)
Slovak0.1%(17)
Dutch0.1%(15)
Brazilian0.1%(14)
Haitian0.1%(14)
Norwegian0.1%(11)
Latvian0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest South American population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.9%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+41%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2017
from 89.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 89.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.5%(2,255)
Married62.1%(4,587)
Widowed4.3%(316)
Divorced3.1%(228)
Women 15+
Never married26.4%(2,010)
Married57.2%(4,358)
Widowed8.7%(662)
Divorced7.8%(594)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Massapequa, New York?

North Massapequa, New York has about 17,877 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Massapequa, New York earns about $148,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Massapequa, New York expensive?

In North Massapequa, New York, the median home is worth about $634,900, and the typical rent is about $2,302 a month.

How educated are people in North Massapequa, New York?

About 49.9% of adults age 25 and over in North Massapequa, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.9% of people in North Massapequa, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Massapequa, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, North Massapequa, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,488 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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