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North Massapequa

New York · 17,886 residents · 2.994 sq mi
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North Massapequa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,931. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $458,300. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 80% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,886
−7%since 2000
from 19,152 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,974 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 6,397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+10%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,931
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,825 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,733
+38%since 2000
from $25,957 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$458,300
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $231,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,203
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $994 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−30.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+41%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score11.1%(2,120)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(16,430)
Black0.3%(46)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(968)
Asian1.8%(315)
Other0.4%(79)
Diversity Score18.5%(3,316)
Diversity Score
19
+67%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+33%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.5%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Massapequa, New York?

North Massapequa, New York has about 17,886 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Massapequa, New York earns about $99,931 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 $458,300, and the typical rent is about $1,203 a month.

How educated are people in North Massapequa, New York?

About 28.5% 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 2.6% 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 1,479 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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