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North Massapequa

New York · 17,829 residents · 2.994 sq mi
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North Massapequa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,050. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $471,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 69% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,829
−7%since 2000
from 19,152 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,955 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 6,397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+12%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,050
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,825 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,664
+84%since 2000
from $25,957 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$471,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $231,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,825
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $994 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
6.7% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(15,369)
Black0.6%(107)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(1,541)
Asian2.6%(459)
Other0.8%(141)
Diversity Score28.8%(5,136)
Diversity Score
29
+160%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.5%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Massapequa, New York?

North Massapequa, New York has about 17,829 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Massapequa, New York earns about $120,050 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 $471,800, and the typical rent is about $1,825 a month.

How educated are people in North Massapequa, New York?

About 43.0% 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 5.1% 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 1,536 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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