Mastic Beach is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. Mastic Beach has a 2024 population of 16,732. Mastic Beach is currently growing at a rate of 1.65% annually and its population has increased by 7.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,610 in 2020.
The average household income in Mastic Beach is $111,859 with a poverty rate of 16.41%. The median age in Mastic Beach is 38.9 years: 39.9 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mastic Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,829 | 79.25% |
| Black or African American | 1,526 | 9.43% |
| Two or more races | 1,265 | 7.81% |
| Other race | 307 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 259 | 1.6% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,189 | 3.12 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Married | 2,959 | 3.43 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 1,223 | 1.52 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Female | 672 | 4.49 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Male | 335 | 3.42 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
3.53
Average Family Size
3.12
Average Household Size
80.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,009 | 9.5% |
| Associates Degree | 1,667 | 15.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,257 | 11.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 785 | 7.39% |
| High School Graduate | 3,724 | 35.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 441 | 4.15% |
| Some College | 1,737 | 16.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,601 | 6,833 | 1,569 |
| Hispanic | 2,001 | 1,450 | 298 |
| Black | 784 | 682 | 54 |
| 2+ Races | 468 | 347 | 151 |
| Other Race | 236 | 208 | 25 |
| Asian | 210 | 186 | 116 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,016 | $47,418 | $59,034 |
| Graduate Degree | $117,917 | $142,967 | $70,341 |
| High School Graduate | $45,847 | $58,419 | $33,051 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,597 | $42,237 | $47,688 |
| Overall | $56,533 | $62,561 | $47,711 |
| Some College | $54,893 | $63,026 | $40,202 |
$56,533
Average Earnings
$62,561
Average Male
$47,711
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.38% of Mastic Beach residents speak only English, while 20.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,836 | 1,339 | 12.36% |
| Multiple | 1,265 | 637 | 50.36% |
| Hispanic | 2,834 | 413 | 14.57% |
| Black | 1,525 | 306 | 20.07% |
| Other | 307 | 10 | 3.26% |
| Asian | 259 | 1 | 0.39% |
16.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.66%
Male Poverty Rate
20.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mastic Beach is Multiple, with 50.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mastic Beach is Asian, with 0.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.28% |
| High School | 13.61% |
| Some College | 10.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.89% |
| Female Employed | 5.54% |
| Male Employed | 3.61% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,805 | $122,237 |
| Households | $103,099 | $111,859 |
| Married Families | $114,385 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,893 | $68,234 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
501
Number of Veterans
466
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 161 |
| First Gulf War | 139 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 156 |
| 55 to 64 | 128 |
| 75+ | 114 |
| 65 to 74 | 80 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 403 | 4.12% |
| Hispanic | 118 | 5.38% |
| Black | 55 | 5.78% |
| Asian | 26 | 11.82% |
| Other Race | 17 | 6.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.56%
Born in Mastic Beach
89%
Native Born
11%
Foreign Born
6.18%
Non Citizen
4.82%
Naturalized
89% of Mastic Beach residents were born in the United States, with 83.56% having been born in New York. 6.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,732 | 271 | 1.65% |
| 2023 | 16,461 | 272 | 1.68% |
| 2022 | 16,189 | 856 | 5.58% |
| 2021 | 15,333 | -277 | -1.77% |
| 2020 | 15,610 | 2,702 | 20.93% |
| 2011 | 12,908 | -22 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 12,930 | 0 | 0% |