East Massapequa is a CDP located in Nassau County New York. East Massapequa has a 2024 population of 19,581. East Massapequa is currently growing at a rate of 0.18% annually and its population has increased by 5.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,564 in 2020.
The average household income in East Massapequa is $185,426 with a poverty rate of 2.75%. The median age in East Massapequa is 45.7 years: 45.1 years for males, and 47.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Massapequa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,334 | 71.16% |
| Black or African American | 3,016 | 14.97% |
| Two or more races | 1,960 | 9.73% |
| Other race | 424 | 2.11% |
| Asian | 380 | 1.89% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,966 | 2.86 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Married | 4,169 | 3.39 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
| Non Family | 1,719 | 1.12 | 76 | 24 |
| Female | 841 | 3.68 | 94.2 | 5.8 |
| Male | 237 | 3.24 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
90.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 193 | 1.3% |
| Associates Degree | 1,073 | 7.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,775 | 25.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,178 | 21.45% |
| High School Graduate | 4,259 | 28.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 153 | 1.03% |
| Some College | 2,182 | 14.73% |
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 | 10,662 | 10,435 | 5,156 |
| Black | 1,921 | 1,874 | 901 |
| Hispanic | 1,658 | 1,618 | 664 |
| 2+ Races | 1,215 | 1,200 | 366 |
| Asian | 298 | 266 | 179 |
| Other Race | 284 | 284 | 85 |
| Islander | 28 | 28 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $91,875 | $118,580 | $57,408 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,488 | $128,315 | $84,583 |
| High School Graduate | $54,509 | $66,480 | $47,826 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $61,736 |
| Overall | $72,464 | $91,747 | $58,491 |
| Some College | $52,961 | $77,067 | $41,090 |
$72,464
Average Earnings
$91,747
Average Male
$58,491
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.64% of East Massapequa residents speak only English, while 13.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,501 | 410 | 3.04% |
| Black | 2,985 | 116 | 3.89% |
| Hispanic | 2,684 | 24 | 0.89% |
| Other | 413 | 4 | 0.97% |
2.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.83%
Male Poverty Rate
2.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Massapequa is Black, with 3.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Massapequa is Hispanic, with 0.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.43% |
| High School | 3.69% |
| Some College | 3.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 13.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 0.71% |
| Female Employed | 0.59% |
| Male Employed | 0.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $180,222 | $209,061 |
| Households | $145,875 | $185,426 |
| Married Families | $184,003 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,063 | $106,221 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.2%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
878
Number of Veterans
870
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 426 |
| World War II | 174 |
| Korea | 89 |
| First Gulf War | 59 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 485 |
| 65 to 74 | 250 |
| 55 to 64 | 75 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 798 | 6.68% |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 4.04% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 1.63% |
| Asian | 23 | 7.17% |
| Black | 6 | 0.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
80.55%
Born in East Massapequa
88.74%
Native Born
11.26%
Foreign Born
2.11%
Non Citizen
9.14%
Naturalized
88.74% of East Massapequa residents were born in the United States, with 80.55% having been born in New York. 2.11% 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 | 19,581 | 36 | 0.18% |
| 2023 | 19,545 | 37 | 0.19% |
| 2022 | 19,508 | 495 | 2.6% |
| 2021 | 19,013 | 449 | 2.42% |
| 2020 | 18,564 | 942 | 5.35% |
| 2019 | 17,622 | -709 | -3.87% |
| 2018 | 18,331 | -358 | -1.92% |
| 2017 | 18,689 | -1,138 | -5.74% |
| 2016 | 19,827 | -16 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 19,843 | -48 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 19,891 | 626 | 3.25% |
| 2013 | 19,265 | 686 | 3.69% |
| 2012 | 18,579 | 365 | 2% |
| 2011 | 18,214 | -855 | -4.48% |
| 2010 | 19,069 | 0 | 0% |