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North Massapequa, NY Demographics

A map of North Massapequa's Population by Race

Race
2024 Pop
2020 Pop
2024 %
2020 %
White
15,36715,36986.0%86.2%
Hispanic
1,7231,5419.6%8.6%
Asian
3384591.9%2.6%
Multiracial
3223051.8%1.7%
Native American/Other
96480.5%0.3%
Black
311070.2%0.6%

North Massapequa, New York has an estimated population of 17,877, a less than 1% change from the 17,829 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.0% White, 9.6% Hispanic, 1.9% Asian, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Massapequa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Massapequa is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 North Massapequa, that probability was 24.8% in 2020 and 25.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Massapequa is ranked the 107th 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). North Massapequa was ranked the 109th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Massapequa's White Population

15,367 residents of North Massapequa, or 86.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Massapequa is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. North Massapequa ranks 640th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Massapequa's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of North Massapequa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 86.0%.

North Massapequa is more White than neighboring Plainedge (68% White), South Farmingdale (75.1% White), and Farmingdale (73.1% White). North Massapequa is less White than neighboring Massapequa Park (89.2% White), and Massapequa (86.8% White).

North Massapequa's Black Population

31 residents of North Massapequa, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Massapequa is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. North Massapequa ranks 949th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Massapequa's Black population has declined by an estimated 71.0%. Black residents' share of North Massapequa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

North Massapequa is less Black than neighboring Plainedge (0.6% Black), South Farmingdale (1.5% Black), Massapequa Park (0.3% Black), Massapequa (1.1% Black), and Farmingdale (2.8% Black).

North Massapequa's Asian Population

338 residents of North Massapequa, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Massapequa is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. North Massapequa ranks 417th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Massapequa's Asian population has declined by an estimated 26.4%. Asian residents' share of North Massapequa's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.9%.

North Massapequa is more Asian than neighboring Massapequa Park (1.7% Asian), and Massapequa (1.7% Asian). North Massapequa is less Asian than neighboring Plainedge (14.6% Asian), South Farmingdale (4% Asian), and Farmingdale (5.6% Asian).

North Massapequa's Hispanic Population

1,723 residents of North Massapequa, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Massapequa is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. North Massapequa ranks 420th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Massapequa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. Hispanic residents' share of North Massapequa's population has increased from 8.6% to 9.6%.

North Massapequa is more Hispanic than neighboring Massapequa Park (4.8% Hispanic), and Massapequa (8.9% Hispanic). North Massapequa is less Hispanic than neighboring Plainedge (13.8% Hispanic), South Farmingdale (16.6% Hispanic), and Farmingdale (16.8% Hispanic).

North Massapequa's Native American/Other Population

96 residents of North Massapequa, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Massapequa is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. North Massapequa ranks 1043rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Massapequa's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Massapequa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

North Massapequa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Plainedge (0.1% Native American/Other), Massapequa (0.1% Native American/Other), and Farmingdale (0% Native American/Other). North Massapequa is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Farmingdale (1.4% Native American/Other), and Massapequa Park (1.8% Native American/Other).

North Massapequa's Multiracial Population

322 residents of North Massapequa, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Massapequa is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. North Massapequa ranks 1210th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Massapequa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. Multiracial residents' share of North Massapequa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

North Massapequa is more Multiracial than neighboring South Farmingdale (1.4% Multiracial), Massapequa (1.5% Multiracial), and Farmingdale (1.6% Multiracial). North Massapequa is less Multiracial than neighboring Plainedge (3% Multiracial), and Massapequa Park (2.2% 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.