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Population Review

East Massapequa, New York Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of East Massapequa, New York is 20,142 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 87th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $145,875, the median home value is $596,700, and the median age is 45.7.

20,142

Population

5961

People / sq mi

$145,875

Median Income

$596,700

Median Home Value

East Massapequa covers 3.4 sq mi of land at 5961 people per square mile.

About East Massapequa, NY

East Massapequa is a city in New York with a population of 20,142. It ranks #87 among cities in New York by population. The median age is 45.7, older than the national median. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The median household income in East Massapequa is $145,875, above the US median of $74,580. 1.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $596,700, with monthly rent averaging $1,344. The homeownership rate of 90.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in East Massapequa reflects 46.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.7% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 37.9 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White71.2%
Black or African American15.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$145,875

Median Household Income

$65,164

Per Capita Income

1.4%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$596,700

Median Home Value

$1,344

Median Rent

90.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.7%

High School+

46.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

11.4%

Drive Alone

67.8%

Public Transit

12.7%

Work From Home

37.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

6.6%

Foreign Born

86.6%

Non-English at Home

5.4%

Veterans

11.8%

With Disability

97.8%

Health Insurance

94.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management31.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.1%
Information10.2%
Retail Trade8.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.0%
Public Administration6.0%
Construction5.9%
Manufacturing5.1%
Transportation & Warehousing3.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

East Massapequa, New York has a population of 20,142 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 87th-largest city in New York.

The median household income in East Massapequa, New York is $145,875, with 1.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in East Massapequa, New York is $596,700, with median monthly rent at $1,344 and a homeownership rate of 90.2%.

The median age in East Massapequa, New York is 45.7 years. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.