Massapequa, NY Demographics

A map of Massapequa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	18,563	18,661	86.8%	87.4%
Hispanic	1,895	1,586	8.9%	7.4%
Asian	358	432	1.7%	2.0%
Multiracial	317	505	1.5%	2.4%
Black	228	112	1.1%	0.5%
Native American/Other	28	59	0.1%	0.3%

Massapequa, New York has an estimated population of 21,389, a less than 1% change from the 21,355 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.8% White, 8.9% Hispanic, 1.7% Asian, 1.5% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Massapequa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Massapequa has become slightly more 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 Massapequa, that probability was 23.0% in 2020 and 23.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Massapequa is ranked the 76th 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). Massapequa was ranked the 76th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Massapequa's White Population

18,563 residents of Massapequa, or 86.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Massapequa is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Massapequa ranks 592nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Massapequa's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Massapequa's population has decreased from 87.4% to 86.8%.

Massapequa is more White than neighboring Seaford (82% White), East Massapequa (68.5% White), North Massapequa (86% White), and Wantagh (83.4% White). Massapequa is less White than neighboring Massapequa Park (89.2% White).

Massapequa's Black Population

228 residents of Massapequa, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Massapequa is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Massapequa ranks 980th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Massapequa's Black population has grown by an estimated 103.6%. Black residents' share of Massapequa's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.1%.

Massapequa is more Black than neighboring Massapequa Park (0.3% Black), North Massapequa (0.2% Black), and Wantagh (0.6% Black). Massapequa is less Black than neighboring Seaford (3.5% Black), and East Massapequa (14.6% Black).

Massapequa's Asian Population

358 residents of Massapequa, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Massapequa is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Massapequa ranks 505th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Massapequa's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. Asian residents' share of Massapequa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Massapequa is less Asian than neighboring Seaford (4% Asian), East Massapequa (2.1% Asian), North Massapequa (1.9% Asian), and Wantagh (3.8% Asian).

Massapequa's Hispanic Population

1,895 residents of Massapequa, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Massapequa is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Massapequa ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Massapequa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Massapequa's population has increased from 7.4% to 8.9%.

Massapequa is more Hispanic than neighboring Seaford (8.4% Hispanic), and Massapequa Park (4.8% Hispanic). Massapequa is less Hispanic than neighboring East Massapequa (12.1% Hispanic), North Massapequa (9.6% Hispanic), and Wantagh (9.5% Hispanic).

Massapequa's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Massapequa, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Massapequa is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Massapequa ranks 1035th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Massapequa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 52.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Massapequa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Massapequa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Seaford (1% Native American/Other), Massapequa Park (1.8% Native American/Other), East Massapequa (0.3% Native American/Other), North Massapequa (0.5% Native American/Other), and Wantagh (0.5% Native American/Other).

Massapequa's Multiracial Population

317 residents of Massapequa, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Massapequa is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Massapequa ranks 1035th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Massapequa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Massapequa's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.5%.

Massapequa is more Multiracial than neighboring Seaford (1.1% Multiracial). Massapequa is less Multiracial than neighboring Massapequa Park (2.2% Multiracial), East Massapequa (2.4% Multiracial), North Massapequa (1.8% Multiracial), and Wantagh (2.1% 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.