Demographics & People — Massapequa, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 21,822 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~20,400 |
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| Median Age | 44.5 |
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| Total Households | 7,242 |
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| Family Households | 5,820 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.01 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19,657 |
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| Black or African American | 231 |
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| Asian | 215 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,977 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Italian | 8,560 |
| Irish | 4,933 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,195 |
| German | 3,060 |
| Other groups | 2,330 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,988 |
| Polish | 1,013 |
| English | 969 |
| American | 934 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 768 |
Language
| English Only | 18,722 |
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| Spanish | 1,014 |
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| Population 5+ | 20,654 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 815 |
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| Population 18+ | 17,374 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 37.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Massapequa, New York.
