East Massapequa, NY Demographics

A map of East Massapequa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	13,960	13,474	68.5%	67.9%
Black	2,967	2,415	14.6%	12.2%
Hispanic	2,473	2,775	12.1%	14.0%
Multiracial	485	548	2.4%	2.8%
Asian	429	486	2.1%	2.4%
Native American/Other	63	156	0.3%	0.8%

East Massapequa, New York has an estimated population of 20,377, a slight increase from the 19,854 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.5% White, 14.6% Black, 12.1% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Massapequa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Massapequa has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Massapequa, that probability was 50.4% in 2020 and 49.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Massapequa is ranked the 85th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Massapequa was ranked the 88th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Massapequa's White Population

13,960 residents of East Massapequa, or 68.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Massapequa is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. East Massapequa ranks 1056th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Massapequa's White population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of East Massapequa's population has increased from 67.9% to 68.5%.

East Massapequa is more White than neighboring North Amityville (7.4% White). East Massapequa is less White than neighboring Massapequa Park (89.2% White), Amityville (73% White), Massapequa (86.8% White), and North Massapequa (86% White).

East Massapequa's Black Population

2,967 residents of East Massapequa, or 14.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Massapequa is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. East Massapequa ranks 101st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Massapequa's Black population has grown by an estimated 22.9%. Black residents' share of East Massapequa's population has increased from 12.2% to 14.6%.

East Massapequa is more Black than neighboring Massapequa Park (0.3% Black), Amityville (3.3% Black), Massapequa (1.1% Black), and North Massapequa (0.2% Black). East Massapequa is less Black than neighboring North Amityville (44.6% Black).

East Massapequa's Asian Population

429 residents of East Massapequa, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Massapequa is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. East Massapequa ranks 434th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Massapequa's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.7%. Asian residents' share of East Massapequa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

East Massapequa is more Asian than neighboring Massapequa Park (1.7% Asian), Amityville (0.8% Asian), Massapequa (1.7% Asian), and North Massapequa (1.9% Asian). East Massapequa is less Asian than neighboring North Amityville (3.6% Asian).

East Massapequa's Hispanic Population

2,473 residents of East Massapequa, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Massapequa is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Massapequa ranks 246th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Massapequa's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. Hispanic residents' share of East Massapequa's population has decreased from 14.0% to 12.1%.

East Massapequa is more Hispanic than neighboring Massapequa Park (4.8% Hispanic), Massapequa (8.9% Hispanic), and North Massapequa (9.6% Hispanic). East Massapequa is less Hispanic than neighboring Amityville (18.1% Hispanic), and North Amityville (37.6% Hispanic).

East Massapequa's Native American/Other Population

63 residents of East Massapequa, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Massapequa is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Massapequa ranks 441st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Massapequa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 59.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Massapequa's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

East Massapequa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Amityville (0.1% Native American/Other), and Massapequa (0.1% Native American/Other). East Massapequa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Massapequa Park (1.8% Native American/Other), North Amityville (0.8% Native American/Other), and North Massapequa (0.5% Native American/Other).

East Massapequa's Multiracial Population

485 residents of East Massapequa, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Massapequa is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. East Massapequa ranks 868th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Massapequa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. Multiracial residents' share of East Massapequa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

East Massapequa is more Multiracial than neighboring Massapequa Park (2.2% Multiracial), Massapequa (1.5% Multiracial), and North Massapequa (1.8% Multiracial). East Massapequa is less Multiracial than neighboring Amityville (4.7% Multiracial), and North Amityville (5.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.