Massapequa, NY Demographics
What is the population of Massapequa?
There are 21,845 residents in Massapequa, with a median age of 44.7. Of this, 48.55% are males and 51.45% are females. US-born citizens make up 94.09% of the resident pool in Massapequa, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.14%. Additionally, 1.77% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 20,759 people in Massapequa currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 21,845 | -1.8% |
| Male Population | 10,606 | -2.5% |
| Female Population | 11,239 | -1.1% |
Male Population 48.55%
Female Population 51.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 44.7 | 1.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 20,555 | -1.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 904 | -5.3% |
| Not Citizen | 386 | 4.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 94.09%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.14%
Not Citizen 1.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 24 | 20.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 544 | -17.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 244 | -6.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 53 | -56.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 20,759 | -1.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.11%
Moved from Same County 2.52%
Moved from Same State 1.13%
Moved from Different State 0.25%
Same House as Last Year 96%
What are the employment statistics in Massapequa?
White-collar workers make up 88.21% of the working population in Massapequa, while blue-collar employees account for 11.79%. There are also 896 entrepreneurs in Massapequa (7.83% of the workforce); 7,212 workers employed in private companies (62.99%); and 2,487 people working in governmental institutions (21.72%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 10,099 | -1.2% |
| Blue Collar | 1,350 | -3.0% |
White Collar 88.21%
Blue Collar 11.79%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 896 | 0.5% |
| Private Companies | 7,212 | -4.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,487 | 6.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 854 | -0.2% |
Self Employees 7.83%
Private Companies 62.99%
Governmental Workers 21.72%
Not for Profit Companies 7.46%
How many households are there in Massapequa?
There are a total of 7,358 households in Massapequa, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 79.71% of these Massapequa households, while non-family units account for the remaining 20.29%. Additionally, 34.3% of households have children and 65.7% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 7,358 | -0.9% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 5,865 | -1.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,493 | 2.4% |
Family Households 79.71%
Non-Family Households 20.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,524 | 0.5% |
| Households without Children | 4,834 | -1.6% |
Households with Children 34.3%
Households without Children 65.7%
What are the median and average incomes in Massapequa?
The average annual household income in Massapequa is $198,349, while the median household income sits at $170,151 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $205,938, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $192,482.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $198,349 | 10.9% |
| Median Household Income | $170,151 | 14.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | -10 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 20,763 | -1.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Massapequa?
There are 7,557 housing units in Massapequa, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1956. Of the 7,358 occupied housing units in Massapequa, 96.26% are owner-occupied, while 3.74% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.74% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $663,500. In general, housing costs reach $3,051 per month in Massapequa.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 7,557 | -0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1956 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 620 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 876 | -1.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,681 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,479 | -6.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 379 | -9.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 174 | 45.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 60 | -15.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 72 | -10.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 202 | -2.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 14 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,358 | -0.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 7,083 | -0.7% |
| Renter Occupied | $275 | -6.1% |
Owner Occupied 96.26%
Renter Occupied 3.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 4,798 | -0.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,285 | -0.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $663,500 | 9.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $596,600 | 20.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $3,051 | 8.6% |
With Mortgage 67.74%
Without Mortgage 32.26%
What is the level of education in Massapequa?
Approximately 21.91% of the population in Massapequa holds a high school degree (that's 3,806 residents), while 19.98% have attained a college certificate (4,121 locals) and 26.18% have a bachelor's degree (4,549 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 206 | 1.5% |
| Some High School | 3,806 | 0.0% |
| Some College | 4,121 | -1.7% |
| Associate Degree | 1,419 | -2.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,549 | -5.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,922 | 4.0% |
No High School 1.19%
Some High School 21.91%
Some College 19.98%
Associate Degree 8.17%
Bachelor's Degree 26.18%
Graduate Degree 22.57%
What is the marital status of Massapequa residents?
A total of 5,224 people in Massapequa have never been married (which represents 28.45% of the total population), while 11,180 of them are wedded (60.88%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 76 (0.41%) and 1,102 (6%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 5,224 | -3.2% |
| Married | 11,180 | -1.4% |
| Separated | 76 | -48.0% |
| Widowed | 858 | -2.9% |
| Divorced | 1,102 | 1,102.0% |
Never Married 28.45%
Married 60.88%
Separated 0.41%
Widowed 4.67%
Divorced 6%
What are the most common means of transportation in Massapequa?
The top three means of transportation people in Massapequa use to get to work are: car, railroad and subway or elevated. A total of 8,219 residents commute by car, 1,066 prefer going to work by railroad and 282 by subway or elevated
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 8,219 | -4.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 26 | 0.0% |
| Subway or Elevated | 282 | N/A |
| Railroad | 1,066 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 15 | 15.4% |
| Walk | 102 | 41.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Massapequa by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.